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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,225.40, 466,750.08 and 187,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,225.40, 466,750.08 and 187,322.40 is: 258,504.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,225.40 : 466,750.08 = 187,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,225.40/466,750.08 = 187,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,225.40x = 466,750.08 × 187,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,225.40x = 87,432,745,185.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,432,745,185.79/338,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,504.37

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