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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,373.93, 466,956.14 and 185,410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,373.93, 466,956.14 and 185,410.88 is: 255,867.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,373.93 : 466,956.14 = 185,410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,373.93/466,956.14 = 185,410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,373.93x = 466,956.14 × 185,410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,373.93x = 86,578,748,838.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,578,748,838.80/338,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,867.08

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