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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,153.52, 466,665.93 and 187,250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,153.52, 466,665.93 and 187,250.52 is: 258,413.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,153.52 : 466,665.93 = 187,250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,153.52/466,665.93 = 187,250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,153.52x = 466,665.93 × 187,250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,153.52x = 87,383,438,058.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,383,438,058.78/338,153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,413.51

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