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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,446.41, 467,056.13 and 185,490.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,446.41, 467,056.13 and 185,490.67 is: 255,977.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,446.41 : 467,056.13 = 185,490.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,446.41/467,056.13 = 185,490.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,446.41x = 467,056.13 × 185,490.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,446.41x = 86,634,553,553.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,634,553,553.85/338,446.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,977.17

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