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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,599.24, 467,272.23 and 185,651.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,599.24, 467,272.23 and 185,651.41 is: 256,201.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,599.24 : 467,272.23 = 185,651.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,599.24/467,272.23 = 185,651.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,599.24x = 467,272.23 × 185,651.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,599.24x = 86,749,748,353.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,749,748,353.34/338,599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,201.84

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