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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,139.04, 466,645.94 and 187,236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,139.04, 466,645.94 and 187,236.04 is: 258,393.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,139.04 : 466,645.94 = 187,236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,139.04/466,645.94 = 187,236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,139.04x = 466,645.94 × 187,236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,139.04x = 87,372,937,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,372,937,887.68/338,139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,393.52

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