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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,575.14, 467,230.71 and 185,610.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,575.14, 467,230.71 and 185,610.55 is: 256,140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,575.14 : 467,230.71 = 185,610.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,575.14/467,230.71 = 185,610.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,575.14x = 467,230.71 × 185,610.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,575.14x = 86,722,948,419.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,722,948,419.95/338,575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,140.92

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