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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,270.50, 466,828.68 and 187,367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,270.50, 466,828.68 and 187,367.50 is: 258,575.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,270.50 : 466,828.68 = 187,367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,270.50/466,828.68 = 187,367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,270.50x = 466,828.68 × 187,367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,270.50x = 87,468,522,699.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,468,522,699.90/338,270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,575.67

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