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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,164.72, 466,648.64 and 187,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,164.72, 466,648.64 and 187,252 is: 258,397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,164.72 : 466,648.64 = 187,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,164.72/466,648.64 = 187,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,164.72x = 466,648.64 × 187,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,164.72x = 87,380,891,137.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,380,891,137.28/338,164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,397.42

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