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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,569.46, 467,224.53 and 185,608.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,569.46, 467,224.53 and 185,608.50 is: 256,139.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,569.46 : 467,224.53 = 185,608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,569.46/467,224.53 = 185,608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,569.46x = 467,224.53 × 185,608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,569.46x = 86,720,844,176.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,720,844,176.51/338,569.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,139.00

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