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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,139.73, 466,627.13 and 187,233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,139.73, 466,627.13 and 187,233.49 is: 258,379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,139.73 : 466,627.13 = 187,233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,139.73/466,627.13 = 187,233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,139.73x = 466,627.13 × 187,233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,139.73x = 87,368,225,142.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,368,225,142.42/338,139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,379.06

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