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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,631.30, 467,312.49 and 185,671.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,631.30, 467,312.49 and 185,671.85 is: 256,227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,631.30 : 467,312.49 = 185,671.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,631.30/467,312.49 = 185,671.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,631.30x = 467,312.49 × 185,671.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,631.30x = 86,766,772,209.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,766,772,209.84/338,631.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,227.86

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