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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,313.68, 466,852.68 and 187,399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,313.68, 466,852.68 and 187,399.76 is: 258,600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,313.68 : 466,852.68 = 187,399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,313.68/466,852.68 = 187,399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,313.68x = 466,852.68 × 187,399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,313.68x = 87,488,080,187.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,488,080,187.36/338,313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,600.48

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