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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,573.45, 467,228.38 and 185,608.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,573.45, 467,228.38 and 185,608.86 is: 256,138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,573.45 : 467,228.38 = 185,608.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,573.45/467,228.38 = 185,608.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,573.45x = 467,228.38 × 185,608.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,573.45x = 86,721,727,731.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,721,727,731.49/338,573.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,138.59

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