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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,096.25, 466,587.41 and 187,193.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,096.25, 466,587.41 and 187,193.25 is: 258,334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,096.25 : 466,587.41 = 187,193.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,096.25/466,587.41 = 187,193.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,096.25x = 466,587.41 × 187,193.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,096.25x = 87,342,012,751.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,342,012,751.02/338,096.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,334.76

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