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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,279.52, 466,841.12 and 187,376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,279.52, 466,841.12 and 187,376.52 is: 258,588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,279.52 : 466,841.12 = 187,376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,279.52/466,841.12 = 187,376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,279.52x = 466,841.12 × 187,376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,279.52x = 87,475,064,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,475,064,458.50/338,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,588.12

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