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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,233.92, 466,737.12 and 187,327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,233.92, 466,737.12 and 187,327.68 is: 258,497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,233.92 : 466,737.12 = 187,327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,233.92/466,737.12 = 187,327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,233.92x = 466,737.12 × 187,327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,233.92x = 87,432,781,859.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,432,781,859.48/338,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,497.97

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