Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,140.02, 466,647.30 and 187,237.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 338,140.02, 466,647.30 and 187,237.02 is: 258,394.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,140.02 : 466,647.30 = 187,237.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,140.02/466,647.30 = 187,237.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,140.02x = 466,647.30 × 187,237.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,140.02x = 87,373,649,843.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,373,649,843.05/338,140.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,394.88
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