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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,275.26, 466,820.06 and 185,319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,275.26, 466,820.06 and 185,319.01 is: 255,740.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,275.26 : 466,820.06 = 185,319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,275.26/466,820.06 = 185,319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,275.26x = 466,820.06 × 185,319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,275.26x = 86,510,631,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,510,631,367.34/338,275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,740.34

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