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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,975.01, 467,784.23 and 186,015.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,975.01, 467,784.23 and 186,015.74 is: 256,701.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,975.01 : 467,784.23 = 186,015.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,975.01/467,784.23 = 186,015.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,975.01x = 467,784.23 × 186,015.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,975.01x = 87,015,226,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,015,226,434.78/338,975.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,701.01

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