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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,274.90, 466,819.54 and 185,318.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,274.90, 466,819.54 and 185,318.62 is: 255,739.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,274.90 : 466,819.54 = 185,318.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,274.90/466,819.54 = 185,318.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,274.90x = 466,819.54 × 185,318.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,274.90x = 86,510,351,311.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,510,351,311.49/338,274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,739.79

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