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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,085.38, 466,589.13 and 187,182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,085.38, 466,589.13 and 187,182.38 is: 258,329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,085.38 : 466,589.13 = 187,182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,085.38/466,589.13 = 187,182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,085.38x = 466,589.13 × 187,182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,085.38x = 87,337,263,835.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,337,263,835.53/338,085.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,329.02

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