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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,985.44, 467,798.58 and 186,026.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,985.44, 467,798.58 and 186,026.18 is: 256,715.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,985.44 : 467,798.58 = 186,026.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,985.44/467,798.58 = 186,026.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,985.44x = 467,798.58 × 186,026.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,985.44x = 87,022,782,846.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,022,782,846.82/338,985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,715.40

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