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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,264.68, 466,819.68 and 187,361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,264.68, 466,819.68 and 187,361.68 is: 258,567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,264.68 : 466,819.68 = 187,361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,264.68/466,819.68 = 187,361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,264.68x = 466,819.68 × 187,361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,264.68x = 87,464,119,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,464,119,501.86/338,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,567.11

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