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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,267.08, 466,770.90 and 187,326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,267.08, 466,770.90 and 187,326.28 is: 258,489.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,267.08 : 466,770.90 = 187,326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,267.08/466,770.90 = 187,326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,267.08x = 466,770.90 × 187,326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,267.08x = 87,438,456,309.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,438,456,309.25/338,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,489.41

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