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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,108.52, 466,589.79 and 187,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,108.52, 466,589.79 and 187,205.52 is: 258,343.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,108.52 : 466,589.79 = 187,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,108.52/466,589.79 = 187,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,108.52x = 466,589.79 × 187,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,108.52x = 87,348,184,263.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,348,184,263.64/338,108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,343.64

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