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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,598.24, 467,270.86 and 185,650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,598.24, 467,270.86 and 185,650.40 is: 256,200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,598.24 : 467,270.86 = 185,650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,598.24/467,270.86 = 185,650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,598.24x = 467,270.86 × 185,650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,598.24x = 86,749,022,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,749,022,067.34/338,598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,200.45

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