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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,384.52, 466,975.26 and 185,419.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,384.52, 466,975.26 and 185,419.62 is: 255,881.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,384.52 : 466,975.26 = 185,419.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,384.52/466,975.26 = 185,419.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,384.52x = 466,975.26 × 185,419.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,384.52x = 86,586,375,258.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,586,375,258.60/338,384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,881.61

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