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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,484.16, 467,113.66 and 185,537.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,484.16, 467,113.66 and 185,537.03 is: 256,044.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,484.16 : 467,113.66 = 185,537.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,484.16/467,113.66 = 185,537.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,484.16x = 467,113.66 × 185,537.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,484.16x = 86,666,878,349.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,666,878,349.42/338,484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,044.12

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