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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,097.50, 466,589.13 and 187,194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,097.50, 466,589.13 and 187,194.50 is: 258,336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,097.50 : 466,589.13 = 187,194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,097.50/466,589.13 = 187,194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,097.50x = 466,589.13 × 187,194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,097.50x = 87,342,918,895.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,342,918,895.79/338,097.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,336.48

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