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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,594.41, 467,257.71 and 185,630.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,594.41, 467,257.71 and 185,630.77 is: 256,169.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,594.41 : 467,257.71 = 185,630.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,594.41/467,257.71 = 185,630.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,594.41x = 467,257.71 × 185,630.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,594.41x = 86,737,408,495.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,737,408,495.74/338,594.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,169.05

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