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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,976.51, 467,786.28 and 186,017.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,976.51, 467,786.28 and 186,017.25 is: 256,703.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,976.51 : 467,786.28 = 186,017.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,976.51/467,786.28 = 186,017.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,976.51x = 467,786.28 × 186,017.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,976.51x = 87,016,317,393.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,016,317,393.33/338,976.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,703.09

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