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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,270.08, 466,775.04 and 187,329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,270.08, 466,775.04 and 187,329.28 is: 258,493.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,270.08 : 466,775.04 = 187,329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,270.08/466,775.04 = 187,329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,270.08x = 466,775.04 × 187,329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,270.08x = 87,440,632,165.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,440,632,165.17/338,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,493.55

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