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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,131.48, 466,615.72 and 187,225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,131.48, 466,615.72 and 187,225.24 is: 258,367.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,131.48 : 466,615.72 = 187,225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,131.48/466,615.72 = 187,225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,131.48x = 466,615.72 × 187,225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,131.48x = 87,362,240,164.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,362,240,164.77/338,131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,367.66

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