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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,097.28, 466,574.20 and 187,194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,097.28, 466,574.20 and 187,194.28 is: 258,328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,097.28 : 466,574.20 = 187,194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,097.28/466,574.20 = 187,194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,097.28x = 466,574.20 × 187,194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,097.28x = 87,340,021,435.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,340,021,435.58/338,097.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,328.08

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