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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,417.38, 467,016.53 and 185,431.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,417.38, 467,016.53 and 185,431.26 is: 255,895.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,417.38 : 467,016.53 = 185,431.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,417.38/467,016.53 = 185,431.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,417.38x = 467,016.53 × 185,431.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,417.38x = 86,599,463,598.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,599,463,598.73/338,417.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,895.44

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