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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,908.36, 467,698.26 and 185,943.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,908.36, 467,698.26 and 185,943.70 is: 256,604.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,908.36 : 467,698.26 = 185,943.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,908.36/467,698.26 = 185,943.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,908.36x = 467,698.26 × 185,943.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,908.36x = 86,965,544,947.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,965,544,947.96/338,908.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,604.90

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