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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,492.18, 467,109 and 185,527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,492.18, 467,109 and 185,527.04 is: 256,021.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,492.18 : 467,109 = 185,527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,492.18/467,109 = 185,527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,492.18x = 467,109 × 185,527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,492.18x = 86,661,350,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,661,350,127.36/338,492.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,021.72

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