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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,957.68, 467,752.70 and 185,995.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,957.68, 467,752.70 and 185,995.40 is: 256,668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,957.68 : 467,752.70 = 185,995.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,957.68/467,752.70 = 185,995.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,957.68x = 467,752.70 × 185,995.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,957.68x = 86,999,850,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,999,850,537.58/338,957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,668.77

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