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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,602.66, 467,269.09 and 185,639.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,602.66, 467,269.09 and 185,639.02 is: 256,180.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,602.66 : 467,269.09 = 185,639.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,602.66/467,269.09 = 185,639.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,602.66x = 467,269.09 × 185,639.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,602.66x = 86,743,375,943.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,743,375,943.89/338,602.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,180.43

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