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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,775.64, 467,507.20 and 185,810.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,775.64, 467,507.20 and 185,810.72 is: 256,417.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,775.64 : 467,507.20 = 185,810.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,775.64/467,507.20 = 185,810.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,775.64x = 467,507.20 × 185,810.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,775.64x = 86,867,849,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,867,849,437.18/338,775.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,417.05

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