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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,111.78, 466,594.27 and 187,208.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,111.78, 466,594.27 and 187,208.78 is: 258,348.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,111.78 : 466,594.27 = 187,208.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,111.78/466,594.27 = 187,208.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,111.78x = 466,594.27 × 187,208.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,111.78x = 87,350,544,041.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,350,544,041.69/338,111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,348.12

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