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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,276.26, 466,821.44 and 185,320.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,276.26, 466,821.44 and 185,320.01 is: 255,741.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,276.26 : 466,821.44 = 185,320.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,276.26/466,821.44 = 185,320.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,276.26x = 466,821.44 × 185,320.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,276.26x = 86,511,353,929.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,511,353,929.01/338,276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,741.72

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