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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,695.64, 467,405.40 and 185,747.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,695.64, 467,405.40 and 185,747.84 is: 256,334.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,695.64 : 467,405.40 = 185,747.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,695.64/467,405.40 = 185,747.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,695.64x = 467,405.40 × 185,747.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,695.64x = 86,819,543,454.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,819,543,454.34/338,695.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,334.99

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