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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,274.69, 466,819.64 and 185,309.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,274.69, 466,819.64 and 185,309.53 is: 255,727.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,274.69 : 466,819.64 = 185,309.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,274.69/466,819.64 = 185,309.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,274.69x = 466,819.64 × 185,309.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,274.69x = 86,506,128,083.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,506,128,083.17/338,274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,727.46

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