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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,626.56, 467,309.14 and 185,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,626.56, 467,309.14 and 185,664.40 is: 256,219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,626.56 : 467,309.14 = 185,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,626.56/467,309.14 = 185,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,626.56x = 467,309.14 × 185,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,626.56x = 86,762,671,092.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,762,671,092.62/338,626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,219.33

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