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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,795.44, 467,534.46 and 185,830.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,795.44, 467,534.46 and 185,830.46 is: 256,444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,795.44 : 467,534.46 = 185,830.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,795.44/467,534.46 = 185,830.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,795.44x = 467,534.46 × 185,830.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,795.44x = 86,882,143,767.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,882,143,767.65/338,795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,444.25

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