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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,850.02, 467,611.13 and 185,884.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,850.02, 467,611.13 and 185,884.29 is: 256,519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,850.02 : 467,611.13 = 185,884.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,850.02/467,611.13 = 185,884.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,850.02x = 467,611.13 × 185,884.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,850.02x = 86,921,563,630.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,921,563,630.42/338,850.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,519.28

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