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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,269.08, 466,773.66 and 187,328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,269.08, 466,773.66 and 187,328.28 is: 258,492.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,269.08 : 466,773.66 = 187,328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,269.08/466,773.66 = 187,328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,269.08x = 466,773.66 × 187,328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,269.08x = 87,439,906,877.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,439,906,877.10/338,269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,492.17

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