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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,511.58, 467,124.44 and 185,522.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,511.58, 467,124.44 and 185,522.74 is: 256,009.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,511.58 : 467,124.44 = 185,522.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,511.58/467,124.44 = 185,522.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,511.58x = 467,124.44 × 185,522.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,511.58x = 86,662,203,934.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,662,203,934.34/338,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,009.57

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