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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,277.26, 466,822.82 and 185,321.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,277.26, 466,822.82 and 185,321.01 is: 255,743.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,277.26 : 466,822.82 = 185,321.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,277.26/466,822.82 = 185,321.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,277.26x = 466,822.82 × 185,321.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,277.26x = 86,512,076,493.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,512,076,493.45/338,277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,743.10

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