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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,974.41, 467,783.42 and 186,015.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,974.41, 467,783.42 and 186,015.18 is: 256,700.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,974.41 : 467,783.42 = 186,015.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,974.41/467,783.42 = 186,015.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,974.41x = 467,783.42 × 186,015.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,974.41x = 87,014,817,896.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,014,817,896.43/338,974.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,700.25

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