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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,777.65, 467,509.97 and 185,812.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,777.65, 467,509.97 and 185,812.73 is: 256,419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,777.65 : 467,509.97 = 185,812.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,777.65/467,509.97 = 185,812.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,777.65x = 467,509.97 × 185,812.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,777.65x = 86,869,300,561.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,869,300,561.30/338,777.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,419.81

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