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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,372.93, 466,954.76 and 185,409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,372.93, 466,954.76 and 185,409.88 is: 255,865.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,372.93 : 466,954.76 = 185,409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,372.93/466,954.76 = 185,409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,372.93x = 466,954.76 × 185,409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,372.93x = 86,578,024,270.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,578,024,270.24/338,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,865.70

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