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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,236.72, 466,750.08 and 185,275.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,236.72, 466,750.08 and 185,275.59 is: 255,671.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,236.72 : 466,750.08 = 185,275.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,236.72/466,750.08 = 185,275.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,236.72x = 466,750.08 × 185,275.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,236.72x = 86,477,396,454.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,477,396,454.55/338,236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,671.22

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