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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,777.64, 467,509.96 and 185,812.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,777.64, 467,509.96 and 185,812.72 is: 256,419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,777.64 : 467,509.96 = 185,812.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,777.64/467,509.96 = 185,812.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,777.64x = 467,509.96 × 185,812.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,777.64x = 86,869,297,294.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,869,297,294.69/338,777.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,419.81

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