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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,482.33, 467,110.72 and 185,519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,482.33, 467,110.72 and 185,519.30 is: 256,019.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,482.33 : 467,110.72 = 185,519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,482.33/467,110.72 = 185,519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,482.33x = 467,110.72 × 185,519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,482.33x = 86,658,053,796.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,658,053,796.90/338,482.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,019.43

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