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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,582.73, 467,249.40 and 185,635.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,582.73, 467,249.40 and 185,635.56 is: 256,179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,582.73 : 467,249.40 = 185,635.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,582.73/467,249.40 = 185,635.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,582.73x = 467,249.40 × 185,635.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,582.73x = 86,738,104,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,738,104,028.66/338,582.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,179.94

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