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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,170.50, 466,689.96 and 187,267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,170.50, 466,689.96 and 187,267.50 is: 258,437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,170.50 : 466,689.96 = 187,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,170.50/466,689.96 = 187,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,170.50x = 466,689.96 × 187,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,170.50x = 87,395,862,084.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,395,862,084.30/338,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,437.27

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