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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,828.28, 467,589.27 and 185,874.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,828.28, 467,589.27 and 185,874.29 is: 256,509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,828.28 : 467,589.27 = 185,874.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,828.28/467,589.27 = 185,874.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,828.28x = 467,589.27 × 185,874.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,828.28x = 86,912,821,234.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,912,821,234.92/338,828.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,509.94

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