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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,960.64, 467,770.08 and 185,989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,960.64, 467,770.08 and 185,989.20 is: 256,667.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,960.64 : 467,770.08 = 185,989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,960.64/467,770.08 = 185,989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,960.64x = 467,770.08 × 185,989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,960.64x = 87,000,182,963.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,000,182,963.14/338,960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,667.51

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