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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,375.10, 466,937.51 and 185,382.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,375.10, 466,937.51 and 185,382.84 is: 255,817.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,375.10 : 466,937.51 = 185,382.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,375.10/466,937.51 = 185,382.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,375.10x = 466,937.51 × 185,382.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,375.10x = 86,562,201,706.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,562,201,706.33/338,375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,817.29

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