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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,102.25, 466,595.69 and 187,199.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,102.25, 466,595.69 and 187,199.25 is: 258,343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,102.25 : 466,595.69 = 187,199.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,102.25/466,595.69 = 187,199.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,102.25x = 466,595.69 × 187,199.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,102.25x = 87,346,362,285.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,346,362,285.24/338,102.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,343.04

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