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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,003, 466,453.88 and 187,109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,003, 466,453.88 and 187,109.72 is: 258,216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,003 : 466,453.88 = 187,109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,003/466,453.88 = 187,109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,003x = 466,453.88 × 187,109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,003x = 87,278,054,879.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,278,054,879.71/338,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,216.81

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