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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,244.92, 466,752.30 and 187,338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,244.92, 466,752.30 and 187,338.68 is: 258,513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,244.92 : 466,752.30 = 187,338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,244.92/466,752.30 = 187,338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,244.92x = 466,752.30 × 187,338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,244.92x = 87,440,759,768.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,440,759,768.96/338,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,513.15

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