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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,648.32, 467,335.92 and 185,688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,648.32, 467,335.92 and 185,688.88 is: 256,251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,648.32 : 467,335.92 = 185,688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,648.32/467,335.92 = 185,688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,648.32x = 467,335.92 × 185,688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,648.32x = 86,779,083,568.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,779,083,568.57/338,648.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,251.33

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