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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,144.54, 466,653.53 and 187,241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,144.54, 466,653.53 and 187,241.54 is: 258,401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,144.54 : 466,653.53 = 187,241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,144.54/466,653.53 = 187,241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,144.54x = 466,653.53 × 187,241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,144.54x = 87,376,925,603.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,376,925,603.64/338,144.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,401.11

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