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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,273.75, 466,817.99 and 185,317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,273.75, 466,817.99 and 185,317.50 is: 255,738.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,273.75 : 466,817.99 = 185,317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,273.75/466,817.99 = 185,317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,273.75x = 466,817.99 × 185,317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,273.75x = 86,509,543,685.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,509,543,685.81/338,273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,738.27

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