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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,475.63, 467,096.31 and 185,518.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,475.63, 467,096.31 and 185,518.74 is: 256,015.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,475.63 : 467,096.31 = 185,518.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,475.63/467,096.31 = 185,518.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,475.63x = 467,096.31 × 185,518.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,475.63x = 86,655,118,889.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,655,118,889.85/338,475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,015.83

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