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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,601.24, 467,274.99 and 185,653.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,601.24, 467,274.99 and 185,653.41 is: 256,204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,601.24 : 467,274.99 = 185,653.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,601.24/467,274.99 = 185,653.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,601.24x = 467,274.99 × 185,653.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,601.24x = 86,751,195,301.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,751,195,301.22/338,601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,204.60

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