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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,275.76, 466,820.75 and 185,319.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,275.76, 466,820.75 and 185,319.51 is: 255,741.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,275.76 : 466,820.75 = 185,319.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,275.76/466,820.75 = 185,319.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,275.76x = 466,820.75 × 185,319.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,275.76x = 86,510,992,647.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,510,992,647.83/338,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,741.03

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