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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,244.76, 466,757.83 and 185,252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,244.76, 466,757.83 and 185,252.48 is: 255,637.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,244.76 : 466,757.83 = 185,252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,244.76/466,757.83 = 185,252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,244.76x = 466,757.83 × 185,252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,244.76x = 86,468,047,840.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,468,047,840.55/338,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,637.51

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