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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,619.66, 467,300.39 and 185,671.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,619.66, 467,300.39 and 185,671.82 is: 256,230.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,619.66 : 467,300.39 = 185,671.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,619.66/467,300.39 = 185,671.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,619.66x = 467,300.39 × 185,671.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,619.66x = 86,764,513,898.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,764,513,898.01/338,619.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,230.00

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