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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,053.70, 466,524.09 and 187,150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,053.70, 466,524.09 and 187,150.70 is: 258,273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,053.70 : 466,524.09 = 187,150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,053.70/466,524.09 = 187,150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,053.70x = 466,524.09 × 187,150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,053.70x = 87,310,310,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,310,310,010.36/338,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,273.49

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