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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,033.74, 467,872.50 and 186,086.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,033.74, 467,872.50 and 186,086.24 is: 256,802.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,033.74 : 467,872.50 = 186,086.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,033.74/467,872.50 = 186,086.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,033.74x = 467,872.50 × 186,086.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,033.74x = 87,064,634,324.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,064,634,324.40/339,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,802.27

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