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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,773.65, 467,504.44 and 185,808.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,773.65, 467,504.44 and 185,808.72 is: 256,414.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,773.65 : 467,504.44 = 185,808.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,773.65/467,504.44 = 185,808.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,773.65x = 467,504.44 × 185,808.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,773.65x = 86,866,401,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,866,401,590.72/338,773.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,414.28

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