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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,418.01, 467,006.74 and 185,454.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,418.01, 467,006.74 and 185,454.37 is: 255,921.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,418.01 : 467,006.74 = 185,454.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,418.01/467,006.74 = 185,454.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,418.01x = 467,006.74 × 185,454.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,418.01x = 86,608,440,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,608,440,752.45/338,418.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,921.49

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