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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,907.36, 467,696.88 and 185,942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,907.36, 467,696.88 and 185,942.70 is: 256,603.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,907.36 : 467,696.88 = 185,942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,907.36/467,696.88 = 185,942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,907.36x = 467,696.88 × 185,942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,907.36x = 86,964,820,648.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,964,820,648.78/338,907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,603.52

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