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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,373.42, 466,959.93 and 185,408.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,373.42, 466,959.93 and 185,408.57 is: 255,866.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,373.42 : 466,959.93 = 185,408.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,373.42/466,959.93 = 185,408.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,373.42x = 466,959.93 × 185,408.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,373.42x = 86,578,370,533.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,578,370,533.80/338,373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,866.35

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