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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,266.08, 466,769.52 and 187,325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,266.08, 466,769.52 and 187,325.28 is: 258,488.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,266.08 : 466,769.52 = 187,325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,266.08/466,769.52 = 187,325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,266.08x = 466,769.52 × 187,325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,266.08x = 87,437,731,029.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,437,731,029.47/338,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,488.03

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