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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,028.30, 466,482.51 and 187,122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,028.30, 466,482.51 and 187,122.06 is: 258,230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,028.30 : 466,482.51 = 187,122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,028.30/466,482.51 = 187,122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,028.30x = 466,482.51 × 187,122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,028.30x = 87,289,168,225.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,289,168,225.17/338,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,230.36

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