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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,068.64, 466,558.44 and 187,175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,068.64, 466,558.44 and 187,175.36 is: 258,315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,068.64 : 466,558.44 = 187,175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,068.64/466,558.44 = 187,175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,068.64x = 466,558.44 × 187,175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,068.64x = 87,328,243,968.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,328,243,968.04/338,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,315.13

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