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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,264.08, 466,766.76 and 187,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,264.08, 466,766.76 and 187,323.28 is: 258,485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,264.08 : 466,766.76 = 187,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,264.08/466,766.76 = 187,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,264.08x = 466,766.76 × 187,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,264.08x = 87,436,280,478.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,436,280,478.17/338,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,485.27

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