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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,598.26, 467,270.86 and 185,650.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,598.26, 467,270.86 and 185,650.42 is: 256,200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,598.26 : 467,270.86 = 185,650.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,598.26/467,270.86 = 185,650.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,598.26x = 467,270.86 × 185,650.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,598.26x = 86,749,031,412.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,749,031,412.76/338,598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,200.46

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