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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,851.54, 467,599.64 and 185,886.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,851.54, 467,599.64 and 185,886.44 is: 256,514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,851.54 : 467,599.64 = 185,886.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,851.54/467,599.64 = 185,886.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,851.54x = 467,599.64 × 185,886.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,851.54x = 86,920,433,613.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,920,433,613.09/338,851.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,514.80

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