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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,385.02, 466,975.95 and 185,420.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,385.02, 466,975.95 and 185,420.12 is: 255,882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,385.02 : 466,975.95 = 185,420.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,385.02/466,975.95 = 185,420.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,385.02x = 466,975.95 × 185,420.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,385.02x = 86,586,736,686.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,586,736,686.11/338,385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,882.30

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