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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,595.26, 467,266.72 and 185,647.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,595.26, 467,266.72 and 185,647.42 is: 256,196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,595.26 : 467,266.72 = 185,647.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,595.26/467,266.72 = 185,647.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,595.26x = 467,266.72 × 185,647.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,595.26x = 86,746,861,019.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,746,861,019.86/338,595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,196.32

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