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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,788.02, 467,524.26 and 185,823.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,788.02, 467,524.26 and 185,823.12 is: 256,434.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,788.02 : 467,524.26 = 185,823.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,788.02/467,524.26 = 185,823.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,788.02x = 467,524.26 × 185,823.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,788.02x = 86,876,816,668.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,876,816,668.89/338,788.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,434.15

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