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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,246.92, 466,755.06 and 187,340.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,246.92, 466,755.06 and 187,340.68 is: 258,515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,246.92 : 466,755.06 = 187,340.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,246.92/466,755.06 = 187,340.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,246.92x = 466,755.06 × 187,340.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,246.92x = 87,442,210,333.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,442,210,333.84/338,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,515.91

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