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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,962.58, 467,767.07 and 186,003.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,962.58, 467,767.07 and 186,003.33 is: 256,683.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,962.58 : 467,767.07 = 186,003.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,962.58/467,767.07 = 186,003.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,962.58x = 467,767.07 × 186,003.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,962.58x = 87,006,232,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,006,232,451.84/338,962.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,683.89

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