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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,577.96, 467,234.58 and 185,613.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,577.96, 467,234.58 and 185,613.36 is: 256,144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,577.96 : 467,234.58 = 185,613.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,577.96/467,234.58 = 185,613.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,577.96x = 467,234.58 × 185,613.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,577.96x = 86,724,980,301.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,724,980,301.99/338,577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,144.79

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