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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,963.70, 467,768.63 and 186,004.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,963.70, 467,768.63 and 186,004.46 is: 256,685.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,963.70 : 467,768.63 = 186,004.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,963.70/467,768.63 = 186,004.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,963.70x = 467,768.63 × 186,004.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,963.70x = 87,007,048,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,007,048,159.22/338,963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,685.44

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