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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,177.13, 466,699.10 and 187,274.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,177.13, 466,699.10 and 187,274.13 is: 258,446.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,177.13 : 466,699.10 = 187,274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,177.13/466,699.10 = 187,274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,177.13x = 466,699.10 × 187,274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,177.13x = 87,400,667,924.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,400,667,924.28/338,177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,446.42

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