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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,720.19, 467,440.28 and 185,748.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,720.19, 467,440.28 and 185,748.69 is: 256,336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,720.19 : 467,440.28 = 185,748.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,720.19/467,440.28 = 185,748.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,720.19x = 467,440.28 × 185,748.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,720.19x = 86,826,418,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,826,418,734.49/338,720.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,336.71

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