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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,133, 466,623.54 and 187,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,133, 466,623.54 and 187,230 is: 258,377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,133 : 466,623.54 = 187,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,133/466,623.54 = 187,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,133x = 466,623.54 × 187,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,133x = 87,365,925,394.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,365,925,394.20/338,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,377.40

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