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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,544.71, 467,185.02 and 185,583.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,544.71, 467,185.02 and 185,583.23 is: 256,101.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,544.71 : 467,185.02 = 185,583.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,544.71/467,185.02 = 185,583.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,544.71x = 467,185.02 × 185,583.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,544.71x = 86,701,705,019.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,701,705,019.21/338,544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,101.20

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