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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,962.05, 467,766.34 and 186,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,962.05, 467,766.34 and 186,002.80 is: 256,683.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,962.05 : 467,766.34 = 186,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,962.05/467,766.34 = 186,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,962.05x = 467,766.34 × 186,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,962.05x = 87,005,848,985.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,005,848,985.75/338,962.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,683.16

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