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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,923.64, 467,723.24 and 185,961.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,923.64, 467,723.24 and 185,961.79 is: 256,632.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,923.64 : 467,723.24 = 185,961.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,923.64/467,723.24 = 185,961.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,923.64x = 467,723.24 × 185,961.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,923.64x = 86,978,651,287.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,978,651,287.20/338,923.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,632.00

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