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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,905.82, 467,694.81 and 185,941.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,905.82, 467,694.81 and 185,941.24 is: 256,601.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,905.82 : 467,694.81 = 185,941.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,905.82/467,694.81 = 185,941.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,905.82x = 467,694.81 × 185,941.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,905.82x = 86,963,751,743.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,963,751,743.73/338,905.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,601.53

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