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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,093.62, 466,583.78 and 187,190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,093.62, 466,583.78 and 187,190.62 is: 258,331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,093.62 : 466,583.78 = 187,190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,093.62/466,583.78 = 187,190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,093.62x = 466,583.78 × 187,190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,093.62x = 87,340,107,060.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,340,107,060.14/338,093.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,331.13

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