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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,575.08, 467,230.63 and 185,610.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,575.08, 467,230.63 and 185,610.49 is: 256,140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,575.08 : 467,230.63 = 185,610.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,575.08/467,230.63 = 185,610.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,575.08x = 467,230.63 × 185,610.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,575.08x = 86,722,902,913.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,722,902,913.10/338,575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,140.84

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