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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,799.95, 467,544.57 and 185,839.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,799.95, 467,544.57 and 185,839.38 is: 256,458.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,799.95 : 467,544.57 = 185,839.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,799.95/467,544.57 = 185,839.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,799.95x = 467,544.57 × 185,839.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,799.95x = 86,888,193,011.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,888,193,011.17/338,799.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,458.69

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