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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,645.41, 467,336.08 and 185,697.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,645.41, 467,336.08 and 185,697.56 is: 256,265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,645.41 : 467,336.08 = 185,697.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,645.41/467,336.08 = 185,697.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,645.41x = 467,336.08 × 185,697.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,645.41x = 86,783,171,156.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,783,171,156.43/338,645.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,265.61

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