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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,721.69, 467,442.36 and 185,750.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,721.69, 467,442.36 and 185,750.19 is: 256,338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,721.69 : 467,442.36 = 185,750.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,721.69/467,442.36 = 185,750.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,721.69x = 467,442.36 × 185,750.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,721.69x = 86,827,507,184.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,827,507,184.05/338,721.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,338.79

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