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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,963.33, 467,768.10 and 186,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,963.33, 467,768.10 and 186,004.08 is: 256,684.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,963.33 : 467,768.10 = 186,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,963.33/467,768.10 = 186,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,963.33x = 467,768.10 × 186,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,963.33x = 87,006,775,093.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,006,775,093.85/338,963.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,684.92

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