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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,092.62, 466,582.40 and 187,189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,092.62, 466,582.40 and 187,189.62 is: 258,329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,092.62 : 466,582.40 = 187,189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,092.62/466,582.40 = 187,189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,092.62x = 466,582.40 × 187,189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,092.62x = 87,339,382,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,339,382,154.69/338,092.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,329.75

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