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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,099.28, 466,576.96 and 187,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,099.28, 466,576.96 and 187,196.28 is: 258,330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,099.28 : 466,576.96 = 187,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,099.28/466,576.96 = 187,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,099.28x = 466,576.96 × 187,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,099.28x = 87,341,471,245.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,341,471,245.71/338,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,330.84

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