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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,232.40, 466,759.74 and 187,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,232.40, 466,759.74 and 187,329.40 is: 258,514.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,232.40 : 466,759.74 = 187,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,232.40/466,759.74 = 187,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,232.40x = 466,759.74 × 187,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,232.40x = 87,437,822,038.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,437,822,038.36/338,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,514.03

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