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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,276.63, 466,822.70 and 187,373.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,276.63, 466,822.70 and 187,373.63 is: 258,576.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,276.63 : 466,822.70 = 187,373.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,276.63/466,822.70 = 187,373.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,276.63x = 466,822.70 × 187,373.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,276.63x = 87,470,260,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,470,260,594.42/338,276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,576.13

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