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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,582.14, 467,233.23 and 185,615.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,582.14, 467,233.23 and 185,615.10 is: 256,143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,582.14 : 467,233.23 = 185,615.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,582.14/467,233.23 = 185,615.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,582.14x = 467,233.23 × 185,615.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,582.14x = 86,725,542,709.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,725,542,709.77/338,582.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,143.29

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