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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,577.14, 467,233.46 and 185,612.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,577.14, 467,233.46 and 185,612.54 is: 256,143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,577.14 : 467,233.46 = 185,612.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,577.14/467,233.46 = 185,612.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,577.14x = 467,233.46 × 185,612.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,577.14x = 86,724,389,283.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,724,389,283.59/338,577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,143.66

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