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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,888.88, 467,666.46 and 185,928.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,888.88, 467,666.46 and 185,928.08 is: 256,580.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,888.88 : 467,666.46 = 185,928.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,888.88/467,666.46 = 185,928.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,888.88x = 467,666.46 × 185,928.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,888.88x = 86,952,324,649.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,952,324,649.86/338,888.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,580.64

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