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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,944.54, 467,743.29 and 185,983.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,944.54, 467,743.29 and 185,983.72 is: 256,657.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,944.54 : 467,743.29 = 185,983.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,944.54/467,743.29 = 185,983.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,944.54x = 467,743.29 × 185,983.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,944.54x = 86,992,637,079.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,992,637,079.24/338,944.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,657.44

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