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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,840.82, 467,606.57 and 185,886.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,840.82, 467,606.57 and 185,886.82 is: 256,527.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,840.82 : 467,606.57 = 185,886.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,840.82/467,606.57 = 185,886.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,840.82x = 467,606.57 × 185,886.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,840.82x = 86,921,898,308.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,921,898,308.41/338,840.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,527.23

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