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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,132.15, 466,622.37 and 187,229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,132.15, 466,622.37 and 187,229.15 is: 258,376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,132.15 : 466,622.37 = 187,229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,132.15/466,622.37 = 187,229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,132.15x = 466,622.37 × 187,229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,132.15x = 87,365,307,372.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,365,307,372.97/338,132.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,376.23

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