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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,169.25, 466,673.70 and 187,266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,169.25, 466,673.70 and 187,266.25 is: 258,427.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,169.25 : 466,673.70 = 187,266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,169.25/466,673.70 = 187,266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,169.25x = 466,673.70 × 187,266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,169.25x = 87,392,233,772.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,392,233,772.63/338,169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,427.50

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