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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,959, 467,763.06 and 185,998.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,959, 467,763.06 and 185,998.06 is: 256,677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,959 : 467,763.06 = 185,998.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,959/467,763.06 = 185,998.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,959x = 467,763.06 × 185,998.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,959x = 87,003,021,699.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,003,021,699.66/338,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,677.13

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