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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,097, 466,588.44 and 187,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,097, 466,588.44 and 187,194 is: 258,335.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,097 : 466,588.44 = 187,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,097/466,588.44 = 187,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,097x = 466,588.44 × 187,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,097x = 87,342,556,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,342,556,437.36/338,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,335.79

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