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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,275.02, 466,819.58 and 185,318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,275.02, 466,819.58 and 185,318.66 is: 255,739.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,275.02 : 466,819.58 = 185,318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,275.02/466,819.58 = 185,318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,275.02x = 466,819.58 × 185,318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,275.02x = 86,510,379,027.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,510,379,027.36/338,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,739.78

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