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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,247.18, 467,094.88 and 253,216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,247.18, 467,094.88 and 253,216.62 is: 349,673.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,247.18 : 467,094.88 = 253,216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,247.18/467,094.88 = 253,216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,247.18x = 467,094.88 × 253,216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,247.18x = 118,276,186,732.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,276,186,732.91/338,247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,673.83

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