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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,994, 467,811.36 and 186,033.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,994, 467,811.36 and 186,033.06 is: 256,725.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,994 : 467,811.36 = 186,033.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,994/467,811.36 = 186,033.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,994x = 467,811.36 × 186,033.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,994x = 87,028,378,803.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,028,378,803.56/338,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,725.43

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