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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,093.13, 466,583.10 and 187,190.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,093.13, 466,583.10 and 187,190.13 is: 258,330.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,093.13 : 466,583.10 = 187,190.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,093.13/466,583.10 = 187,190.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,093.13x = 466,583.10 × 187,190.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,093.13x = 87,339,751,144.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,339,751,144.80/338,093.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,330.45

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