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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,147.52, 466,657.65 and 187,244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,147.52, 466,657.65 and 187,244.52 is: 258,405.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,147.52 : 466,657.65 = 187,244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,147.52/466,657.65 = 187,244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,147.52x = 466,657.65 × 187,244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,147.52x = 87,379,087,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,379,087,678.58/338,147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,405.23

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