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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,946.54, 467,746.05 and 185,985.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,946.54, 467,746.05 and 185,985.72 is: 256,660.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,946.54 : 467,746.05 = 185,985.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,946.54/467,746.05 = 185,985.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,946.54x = 467,746.05 × 185,985.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,946.54x = 86,994,085,886.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,994,085,886.41/338,946.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,660.20

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