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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,502.83, 467,114.90 and 185,511.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,502.83, 467,114.90 and 185,511.87 is: 255,995.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,502.83 : 467,114.90 = 185,511.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,502.83/467,114.90 = 185,511.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,502.83x = 467,114.90 × 185,511.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,502.83x = 86,655,357,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,655,357,676.30/338,502.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,995.97

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