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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,141.98, 466,630.23 and 187,235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,141.98, 466,630.23 and 187,235.74 is: 258,382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,141.98 : 466,630.23 = 187,235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,141.98/466,630.23 = 187,235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,141.98x = 466,630.23 × 187,235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,141.98x = 87,369,856,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,369,856,420.42/338,141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,382.16

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