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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,622.63, 467,304.49 and 185,674.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,622.63, 467,304.49 and 185,674.78 is: 256,234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,622.63 : 467,304.49 = 185,674.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,622.63/467,304.49 = 185,674.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,622.63x = 467,304.49 × 185,674.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,622.63x = 86,766,659,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,766,659,189.99/338,622.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,234.09

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