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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,597.24, 467,269.48 and 185,649.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,597.24, 467,269.48 and 185,649.40 is: 256,199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,597.24 : 467,269.48 = 185,649.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,597.24/467,269.48 = 185,649.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,597.24x = 467,269.48 × 185,649.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,597.24x = 86,748,298,600.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,748,298,600.31/338,597.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,199.07

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