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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,528.10, 467,147.16 and 185,539.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,528.10, 467,147.16 and 185,539.26 is: 256,032.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,528.10 : 467,147.16 = 185,539.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,528.10/467,147.16 = 185,539.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,528.10x = 467,147.16 × 185,539.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,528.10x = 86,674,138,377.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,674,138,377.50/338,528.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,032.33

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