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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,445.91, 467,055.44 and 185,490.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,445.91, 467,055.44 and 185,490.17 is: 255,976.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,445.91 : 467,055.44 = 185,490.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,445.91/467,055.44 = 185,490.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,445.91x = 467,055.44 × 185,490.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,445.91x = 86,634,192,037.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,634,192,037.57/338,445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,976.48

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