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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,095, 466,585.68 and 187,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,095, 466,585.68 and 187,192 is: 258,333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,095 : 466,585.68 = 187,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,095/466,585.68 = 187,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,095x = 466,585.68 × 187,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,095x = 87,341,106,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,341,106,610.56/338,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,333.03

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