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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,576.08, 467,232 and 185,611.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,576.08, 467,232 and 185,611.49 is: 256,142.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,576.08 : 467,232 = 185,611.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,576.08/467,232 = 185,611.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,576.08x = 467,232 × 185,611.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,576.08x = 86,723,627,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,723,627,695.68/338,576.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,142.22

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