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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,152.02, 466,663.86 and 187,249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,152.02, 466,663.86 and 187,249.02 is: 258,411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,152.02 : 466,663.86 = 187,249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,152.02/466,663.86 = 187,249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,152.02x = 466,663.86 × 187,249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,152.02x = 87,382,350,454.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,382,350,454.42/338,152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,411.44

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