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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,985.81, 467,806.16 and 186,038.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,985.81, 467,806.16 and 186,038.23 is: 256,735.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,985.81 : 467,806.16 = 186,038.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,985.81/467,806.16 = 186,038.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,985.81x = 467,806.16 × 186,038.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,985.81x = 87,029,829,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,029,829,989.50/338,985.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,735.91

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