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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,711.23, 467,378.54 and 185,709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,711.23, 467,378.54 and 185,709.16 is: 256,255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,711.23 : 467,378.54 = 185,709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,711.23/467,378.54 = 185,709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,711.23x = 467,378.54 × 185,709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,711.23x = 86,796,475,760.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,796,475,760.26/338,711.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,255.09

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