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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,147.02, 466,656.96 and 187,244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,147.02, 466,656.96 and 187,244.02 is: 258,404.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,147.02 : 466,656.96 = 187,244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,147.02/466,656.96 = 187,244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,147.02x = 466,656.96 × 187,244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,147.02x = 87,378,725,151.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,378,725,151.38/338,147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,404.54

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