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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,592.62, 467,247.66 and 185,625.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,592.62, 467,247.66 and 185,625.57 is: 256,157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,592.62 : 467,247.66 = 185,625.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,592.62/467,247.66 = 185,625.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,592.62x = 467,247.66 × 185,625.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,592.62x = 86,733,113,218.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,733,113,218.67/338,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,157.72

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