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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,023.95, 466,473.15 and 187,120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,023.95, 466,473.15 and 187,120.95 is: 258,226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,023.95 : 466,473.15 = 187,120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,023.95/466,473.15 = 187,120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,023.95x = 466,473.15 × 187,120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,023.95x = 87,286,898,977.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,286,898,977.49/338,023.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,226.97

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