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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,265.67, 468,187.04 and 186,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,265.67, 468,187.04 and 186,313.72 is: 257,113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,265.67 : 468,187.04 = 186,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,265.67/468,187.04 = 186,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,265.67x = 468,187.04 × 186,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,265.67x = 87,229,668,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,229,668,203.34/339,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,113.16

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