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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,938.63, 467,719.62 and 185,973.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,938.63, 467,719.62 and 185,973.01 is: 256,634.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,938.63 : 467,719.62 = 185,973.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,938.63/467,719.62 = 185,973.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,938.63x = 467,719.62 × 185,973.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,938.63x = 86,983,225,567.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,983,225,567.46/338,938.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,634.15

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