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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,273.01, 466,816.82 and 185,316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,273.01, 466,816.82 and 185,316.66 is: 255,737.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,273.01 : 466,816.82 = 185,316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,273.01/466,816.82 = 185,316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,273.01x = 466,816.82 × 185,316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,273.01x = 86,508,932,987.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,508,932,987.64/338,273.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,737.02

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