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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,937.13, 467,717.55 and 185,971.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,937.13, 467,717.55 and 185,971.51 is: 256,632.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,937.13 : 467,717.55 = 185,971.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,937.13/467,717.55 = 185,971.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,937.13x = 467,717.55 × 185,971.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,937.13x = 86,982,139,027.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,982,139,027.00/338,937.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,632.08

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