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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,274.26, 466,818.68 and 185,318.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,274.26, 466,818.68 and 185,318.01 is: 255,738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,274.26 : 466,818.68 = 185,318.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,274.26/466,818.68 = 185,318.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,274.26x = 466,818.68 × 185,318.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,274.26x = 86,509,905,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,509,905,547.74/338,274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,738.96

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