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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,582.23, 467,248.71 and 185,635.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,582.23, 467,248.71 and 185,635.06 is: 256,179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,582.23 : 467,248.71 = 185,635.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,582.23/467,248.71 = 185,635.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,582.23x = 467,248.71 × 185,635.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,582.23x = 86,737,742,315.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,737,742,315.77/338,582.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,179.25

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