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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,276.69, 466,822.40 and 185,311.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,276.69, 466,822.40 and 185,311.53 is: 255,730.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,276.69 : 466,822.40 = 185,311.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,276.69/466,822.40 = 185,311.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,276.69x = 466,822.40 × 185,311.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,276.69x = 86,507,573,182.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,507,573,182.27/338,276.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,730.22

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