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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,244.30, 466,751.44 and 187,338.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,244.30, 466,751.44 and 187,338.06 is: 258,512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,244.30 : 466,751.44 = 187,338.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,244.30/466,751.44 = 187,338.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,244.30x = 466,751.44 × 187,338.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,244.30x = 87,440,309,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,440,309,271.81/338,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,512.29

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