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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,948.20, 467,727.78 and 185,955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,948.20, 467,727.78 and 185,955.40 is: 256,607.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,948.20 : 467,727.78 = 185,955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,948.20/467,727.78 = 185,955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,948.20x = 467,727.78 × 185,955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,948.20x = 86,976,506,421.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,976,506,421.01/338,948.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,607.08

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