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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,130.48, 466,614.36 and 187,224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,130.48, 466,614.36 and 187,224.24 is: 258,366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,130.48 : 466,614.36 = 187,224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,130.48/466,614.36 = 187,224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,130.48x = 466,614.36 × 187,224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,130.48x = 87,361,518,924.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,361,518,924.09/338,130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,366.29

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