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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,596.04, 467,259.95 and 185,632.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,596.04, 467,259.95 and 185,632.40 is: 256,171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,596.04 : 467,259.95 = 185,632.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,596.04/467,259.95 = 185,632.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,596.04x = 467,259.95 × 185,632.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,596.04x = 86,738,582,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,738,582,677.92/338,596.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,171.29

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