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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,963.96, 467,768.97 and 186,004.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,963.96, 467,768.97 and 186,004.71 is: 256,685.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,963.96 : 467,768.97 = 186,004.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,963.96/467,768.97 = 186,004.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,963.96x = 467,768.97 × 186,004.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,963.96x = 87,007,231,611.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,007,231,611.85/338,963.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,685.79

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