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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,575.52, 467,231.23 and 185,610.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,575.52, 467,231.23 and 185,610.93 is: 256,141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,575.52 : 467,231.23 = 185,610.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,575.52/467,231.23 = 185,610.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,575.52x = 467,231.23 × 185,610.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,575.52x = 86,723,219,861.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,723,219,861.13/338,575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,141.44

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