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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,060.88, 466,502.76 and 187,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,060.88, 466,502.76 and 187,146 is: 258,249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,060.88 : 466,502.76 = 187,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,060.88/466,502.76 = 187,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,060.88x = 466,502.76 × 187,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,060.88x = 87,304,125,522.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,304,125,522.96/338,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,249.71

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