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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,273.44, 466,797.32 and 185,281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,273.44, 466,797.32 and 185,281.12 is: 255,676.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,273.44 : 466,797.32 = 185,281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,273.44/466,797.32 = 185,281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,273.44x = 466,797.32 × 185,281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,273.44x = 86,488,730,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,488,730,262.60/338,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,676.98

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