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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,543.71, 467,183.64 and 185,582.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,543.71, 467,183.64 and 185,582.23 is: 256,099.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,543.71 : 467,183.64 = 185,582.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,543.71/467,183.64 = 185,582.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,543.71x = 467,183.64 × 185,582.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,543.71x = 86,700,981,730.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,700,981,730.72/338,543.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,099.82

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