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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,272.44, 466,795.94 and 185,280.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,272.44, 466,795.94 and 185,280.12 is: 255,675.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,272.44 : 466,795.94 = 185,280.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,272.44/466,795.94 = 185,280.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,272.44x = 466,795.94 × 185,280.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,272.44x = 86,488,007,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,488,007,778.71/338,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,675.60

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