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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,311.68, 466,849.92 and 187,397.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,311.68, 466,849.92 and 187,397.76 is: 258,597.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,311.68 : 466,849.92 = 187,397.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,311.68/466,849.92 = 187,397.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,311.68x = 466,849.92 × 187,397.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,311.68x = 87,486,629,264.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,486,629,264.18/338,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,597.72

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