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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,150.02, 466,661.10 and 187,247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,150.02, 466,661.10 and 187,247.02 is: 258,408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,150.02 : 466,661.10 = 187,247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,150.02/466,661.10 = 187,247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,150.02x = 466,661.10 × 187,247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,150.02x = 87,380,900,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,380,900,324.92/338,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,408.68

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