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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,723.64, 467,413.20 and 185,737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,723.64, 467,413.20 and 185,737.32 is: 256,303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,723.64 : 467,413.20 = 185,737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,723.64/467,413.20 = 185,737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,723.64x = 467,413.20 × 185,737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,723.64x = 86,816,075,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,816,075,100.62/338,723.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,303.56

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