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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,137.75, 466,664.12 and 187,234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,137.75, 466,664.12 and 187,234.75 is: 258,402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,137.75 : 466,664.12 = 187,234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,137.75/466,664.12 = 187,234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,137.75x = 466,664.12 × 187,234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,137.75x = 87,375,739,842.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,375,739,842.17/338,137.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,402.80

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