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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,974.01, 467,782.86 and 186,014.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,974.01, 467,782.86 and 186,014.77 is: 256,699.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,974.01 : 467,782.86 = 186,014.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,974.01/467,782.86 = 186,014.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,974.01x = 467,782.86 × 186,014.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,974.01x = 87,014,521,112.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,014,521,112.84/338,974.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,699.68

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