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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,937.63, 467,718.24 and 185,972.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,937.63, 467,718.24 and 185,972.01 is: 256,632.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,937.63 : 467,718.24 = 185,972.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,937.63/467,718.24 = 185,972.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,937.63x = 467,718.24 × 185,972.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,937.63x = 86,982,501,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,982,501,206.46/338,937.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,632.77

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