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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,276.76, 466,822.13 and 185,320.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,276.76, 466,822.13 and 185,320.51 is: 255,742.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,276.76 : 466,822.13 = 185,320.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,276.76/466,822.13 = 185,320.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,276.76x = 466,822.13 × 185,320.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,276.76x = 86,511,715,210.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,511,715,210.89/338,276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,742.41

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