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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,153.02, 466,665.24 and 187,250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,153.02, 466,665.24 and 187,250.02 is: 258,412.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,153.02 : 466,665.24 = 187,250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,153.02/466,665.24 = 187,250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,153.02x = 466,665.24 × 187,250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,153.02x = 87,383,075,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,383,075,523.30/338,153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,412.82

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