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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,529.10, 467,148.54 and 185,540.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,529.10, 467,148.54 and 185,540.26 is: 256,033.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,529.10 : 467,148.54 = 185,540.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,529.10/467,148.54 = 185,540.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,529.10x = 467,148.54 × 185,540.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,529.10x = 86,674,861,570.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,674,861,570.22/338,529.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,033.71

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