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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,273.69, 466,818.26 and 185,308.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,273.69, 466,818.26 and 185,308.53 is: 255,726.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,273.69 : 466,818.26 = 185,308.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,273.69/466,818.26 = 185,308.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,273.69x = 466,818.26 × 185,308.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,273.69x = 86,505,404,611.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,505,404,611.22/338,273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,726.08

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