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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,139.48, 466,626.78 and 187,233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,139.48, 466,626.78 and 187,233.24 is: 258,378.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,139.48 : 466,626.78 = 187,233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,139.48/466,626.78 = 187,233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,139.48x = 466,626.78 × 187,233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,139.48x = 87,368,043,890.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,368,043,890.17/338,139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,378.71

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