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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,827.57, 467,582.77 and 185,867.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,827.57, 467,582.77 and 185,867.02 is: 256,496.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,827.57 : 467,582.77 = 185,867.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,827.57/467,582.77 = 185,867.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,827.57x = 467,582.77 × 185,867.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,827.57x = 86,908,216,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,908,216,063.25/338,827.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,496.88

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