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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,410.62, 466,981.92 and 185,424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,410.62, 466,981.92 and 185,424.53 is: 255,872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,410.62 : 466,981.92 = 185,424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,410.62/466,981.92 = 185,424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,410.62x = 466,981.92 × 185,424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,410.62x = 86,589,900,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,589,900,699.59/338,410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,872.29

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