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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,798.95, 467,543.19 and 185,838.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,798.95, 467,543.19 and 185,838.38 is: 256,457.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,798.95 : 467,543.19 = 185,838.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,798.95/467,543.19 = 185,838.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,798.95x = 467,543.19 × 185,838.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,798.95x = 86,887,470,706.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,887,470,706.69/338,798.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,457.32

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