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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,373.68, 466,955.79 and 185,410.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,373.68, 466,955.79 and 185,410.63 is: 255,866.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,373.68 : 466,955.79 = 185,410.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,373.68/466,955.79 = 185,410.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,373.68x = 466,955.79 × 185,410.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,373.68x = 86,578,566,038.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,578,566,038.66/338,373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,866.73

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