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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,236.94, 506,914.76 and 188,471.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,236.94, 506,914.76 and 188,471.18 is: 282,461.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,236.94 : 506,914.76 = 188,471.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,236.94/506,914.76 = 188,471.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,236.94x = 506,914.76 × 188,471.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,236.94x = 95,538,820,442.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,538,820,442.04/338,236.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,461.23

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