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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,977.51, 467,787.66 and 186,018.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,977.51, 467,787.66 and 186,018.25 is: 256,704.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,977.51 : 467,787.66 = 186,018.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,977.51/467,787.66 = 186,018.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,977.51x = 467,787.66 × 186,018.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,977.51x = 87,017,041,884.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,017,041,884.80/338,977.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,704.47

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