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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,001.41, 466,441.95 and 187,098.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,001.41, 466,441.95 and 187,098.41 is: 258,195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,001.41 : 466,441.95 = 187,098.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,001.41/466,441.95 = 187,098.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,001.41x = 466,441.95 × 187,098.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,001.41x = 87,270,547,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,270,547,202.30/338,001.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,195.81

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