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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,943.54, 467,741.91 and 185,982.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,943.54, 467,741.91 and 185,982.72 is: 256,656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,943.54 : 467,741.91 = 185,982.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,943.54/467,741.91 = 185,982.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,943.54x = 467,741.91 × 185,982.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,943.54x = 86,991,912,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,991,912,679.80/338,943.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,656.06

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