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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,126.60, 466,629.24 and 187,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,126.60, 466,629.24 and 187,223.60 is: 258,376.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,126.60 : 466,629.24 = 187,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,126.60/466,629.24 = 187,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,126.60x = 466,629.24 × 187,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,126.60x = 87,364,006,178.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,364,006,178.06/338,126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,376.61

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