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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,309.50, 466,867.08 and 187,406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,309.50, 466,867.08 and 187,406.50 is: 258,620.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,309.50 : 466,867.08 = 187,406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,309.50/466,867.08 = 187,406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,309.50x = 466,867.08 × 187,406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,309.50x = 87,493,925,428.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,493,925,428.02/338,309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,620.95

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