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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,592.25, 467,262.57 and 185,644.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,592.25, 467,262.57 and 185,644.41 is: 256,192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,592.25 : 467,262.57 = 185,644.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,592.25/467,262.57 = 185,644.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,592.25x = 467,262.57 × 185,644.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,592.25x = 86,744,683,066.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,744,683,066.67/338,592.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,192.17

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