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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,787.83, 467,524.01 and 185,822.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,787.83, 467,524.01 and 185,822.98 is: 256,433.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,787.83 : 467,524.01 = 185,822.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,787.83/467,524.01 = 185,822.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,787.83x = 467,524.01 × 185,822.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,787.83x = 86,876,704,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,876,704,055.50/338,787.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,433.96

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