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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,594.76, 467,266.02 and 185,646.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,594.76, 467,266.02 and 185,646.91 is: 256,195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,594.76 : 467,266.02 = 185,646.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,594.76/467,266.02 = 185,646.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,594.76x = 467,266.02 × 185,646.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,594.76x = 86,746,492,761.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,746,492,761.00/338,594.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,195.61

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