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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,711.18, 467,378.47 and 185,709.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,711.18, 467,378.47 and 185,709.11 is: 256,255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,711.18 : 467,378.47 = 185,709.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,711.18/467,378.47 = 185,709.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,711.18x = 467,378.47 × 185,709.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,711.18x = 86,796,442,101.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,796,442,101.45/338,711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,255.02

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