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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,271.44, 466,794.56 and 185,279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,271.44, 466,794.56 and 185,279.12 is: 255,674.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,271.44 : 466,794.56 = 185,279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,271.44/466,794.56 = 185,279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,271.44x = 466,794.56 × 185,279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,271.44x = 86,487,285,297.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,487,285,297.59/338,271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,674.22

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