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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,179.50, 466,702.38 and 187,276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,179.50, 466,702.38 and 187,276.50 is: 258,449.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,179.50 : 466,702.38 = 187,276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,179.50/466,702.38 = 187,276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,179.50x = 466,702.38 × 187,276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,179.50x = 87,402,388,268.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,402,388,268.07/338,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,449.69

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