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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,936.13, 467,716.17 and 185,970.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,936.13, 467,716.17 and 185,970.51 is: 256,630.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,936.13 : 467,716.17 = 185,970.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,936.13/467,716.17 = 185,970.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,936.13x = 467,716.17 × 185,970.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,936.13x = 86,981,414,670.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,981,414,670.15/338,936.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,630.70

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