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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,149.02, 466,659.72 and 187,246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,149.02, 466,659.72 and 187,246.02 is: 258,407.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,149.02 : 466,659.72 = 187,246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,149.02/466,659.72 = 187,246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,149.02x = 466,659.72 × 187,246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,149.02x = 87,380,175,264.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,380,175,264.31/338,149.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,407.30

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