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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,263.08, 466,765.38 and 187,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,263.08, 466,765.38 and 187,322.28 is: 258,483.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,263.08 : 466,765.38 = 187,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,263.08/466,765.38 = 187,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,263.08x = 466,765.38 × 187,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,263.08x = 87,435,555,206.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,435,555,206.67/338,263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,483.89

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