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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,418.38, 467,017.91 and 185,432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,418.38, 467,017.91 and 185,432.26 is: 255,896.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,418.38 : 467,017.91 = 185,432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,418.38/467,017.91 = 185,432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,418.38x = 467,017.91 × 185,432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,418.38x = 86,600,186,511.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,600,186,511.78/338,418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,896.82

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