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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,016.44, 466,462.80 and 187,113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,016.44, 466,462.80 and 187,113.44 is: 258,216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,016.44 : 466,462.80 = 187,113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,016.44/466,462.80 = 187,113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,016.44x = 466,462.80 × 187,113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,016.44x = 87,281,460,306.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,281,460,306.19/338,016.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,216.61

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