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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,109.27, 466,590.83 and 187,206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,109.27, 466,590.83 and 187,206.27 is: 258,344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,109.27 : 466,590.83 = 187,206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,109.27/466,590.83 = 187,206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,109.27x = 466,590.83 × 187,206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,109.27x = 87,348,727,964.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,348,727,964.47/338,109.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,344.67

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