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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,287.52, 466,852.16 and 187,384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,287.52, 466,852.16 and 187,384.52 is: 258,599.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,287.52 : 466,852.16 = 187,384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,287.52/466,852.16 = 187,384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,287.52x = 466,852.16 × 187,384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,287.52x = 87,480,867,912.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,480,867,912.56/338,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,599.16

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