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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,285.52, 466,849.40 and 187,382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,285.52, 466,849.40 and 187,382.52 is: 258,596.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,285.52 : 466,849.40 = 187,382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,285.52/466,849.40 = 187,382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,285.52x = 466,849.40 × 187,382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,285.52x = 87,479,417,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,479,417,032.49/338,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,596.40

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