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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,592.75, 467,263.27 and 185,644.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,592.75, 467,263.27 and 185,644.91 is: 256,192.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,592.75 : 467,263.27 = 185,644.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,592.75/467,263.27 = 185,644.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,592.75x = 467,263.27 × 185,644.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,592.75x = 86,745,044,440.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,745,044,440.91/338,592.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,192.86

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