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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,458.22, 467,078.34 and 185,486.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,458.22, 467,078.34 and 185,486.22 is: 255,974.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,458.22 : 467,078.34 = 185,486.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,458.22/467,078.34 = 185,486.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,458.22x = 467,078.34 × 185,486.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,458.22x = 86,636,595,730.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,636,595,730.47/338,458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,974.27

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