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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,650.07, 467,342.51 and 185,702.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,650.07, 467,342.51 and 185,702.22 is: 256,272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,650.07 : 467,342.51 = 185,702.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,650.07/467,342.51 = 185,702.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,650.07x = 467,342.51 × 185,702.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,650.07x = 86,786,541,607.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,786,541,607.37/338,650.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,272.04

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