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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,111.28, 466,593.58 and 187,208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,111.28, 466,593.58 and 187,208.28 is: 258,347.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,111.28 : 466,593.58 = 187,208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,111.28/466,593.58 = 187,208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,111.28x = 466,593.58 × 187,208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,111.28x = 87,350,181,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,350,181,570.84/338,111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,347.43

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