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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,427.83, 467,033.63 and 185,480.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,427.83, 467,033.63 and 185,480.15 is: 255,964.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,427.83 : 467,033.63 = 185,480.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,427.83/467,033.63 = 185,480.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,427.83x = 467,033.63 × 185,480.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,427.83x = 86,625,464,484.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,625,464,484.88/338,427.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,964.37

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