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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,565.12, 467,216.82 and 185,612.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,565.12, 467,216.82 and 185,612.04 is: 256,142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,565.12 : 467,216.82 = 185,612.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,565.12/467,216.82 = 185,612.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,565.12x = 467,216.82 × 185,612.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,565.12x = 86,721,067,082.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,721,067,082.51/338,565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,142.95

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