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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,019.45, 466,466.94 and 187,116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,019.45, 466,466.94 and 187,116.45 is: 258,220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,019.45 : 466,466.94 = 187,116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,019.45/466,466.94 = 187,116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,019.45x = 466,466.94 × 187,116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,019.45x = 87,283,637,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,283,637,855.16/338,019.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,220.76

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