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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,950.94, 467,736.58 and 185,985.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,950.94, 467,736.58 and 185,985.33 is: 256,651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,950.94 : 467,736.58 = 185,985.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,950.94/467,736.58 = 185,985.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,950.94x = 467,736.58 × 185,985.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,950.94x = 86,992,140,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,992,140,274.43/338,950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,651.12

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