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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,945.54, 467,744.67 and 185,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,945.54, 467,744.67 and 185,984.72 is: 256,658.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,945.54 : 467,744.67 = 185,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,945.54/467,744.67 = 185,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,945.54x = 467,744.67 × 185,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,945.54x = 86,993,361,481.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,993,361,481.44/338,945.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,658.82

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