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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,627.56, 467,310.52 and 185,665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,627.56, 467,310.52 and 185,665.40 is: 256,220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,627.56 : 467,310.52 = 185,665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,627.56/467,310.52 = 185,665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,627.56x = 467,310.52 × 185,665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,627.56x = 86,763,394,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,763,394,620.01/338,627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,220.71

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