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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,777.52, 467,509.79 and 185,812.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,777.52, 467,509.79 and 185,812.61 is: 256,419.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,777.52 : 467,509.79 = 185,812.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,777.52/467,509.79 = 185,812.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,777.52x = 467,509.79 × 185,812.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,777.52x = 86,869,211,013.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,869,211,013.84/338,777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,419.64

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