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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,977.29, 467,787.36 and 186,018.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,977.29, 467,787.36 and 186,018.06 is: 256,704.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,977.29 : 467,787.36 = 186,018.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,977.29/467,787.36 = 186,018.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,977.29x = 467,787.36 × 186,018.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,977.29x = 87,016,897,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,016,897,199.72/338,977.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,704.21

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