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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,629.43, 467,313.11 and 185,667.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,629.43, 467,313.11 and 185,667.27 is: 256,223.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,629.43 : 467,313.11 = 185,667.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,629.43/467,313.11 = 185,667.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,629.43x = 467,313.11 × 185,667.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,629.43x = 86,764,748,440.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,764,748,440.57/338,629.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,223.30

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