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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,151.48, 466,643.28 and 187,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,151.48, 466,643.28 and 187,245.24 is: 258,395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,151.48 : 466,643.28 = 187,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,151.48/466,643.28 = 187,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,151.48x = 466,643.28 × 187,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,151.48x = 87,376,732,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,376,732,957.99/338,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,395.24

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