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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,969.81, 467,777.04 and 186,010.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,969.81, 467,777.04 and 186,010.55 is: 256,693.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,969.81 : 467,777.04 = 186,010.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,969.81/467,777.04 = 186,010.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,969.81x = 467,777.04 × 186,010.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,969.81x = 87,011,462,148.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,011,462,148.89/338,969.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,693.84

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