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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,325.88, 466,904.90 and 187,413.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,325.88, 466,904.90 and 187,413.16 is: 258,638.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,325.88 : 466,904.90 = 187,413.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,325.88/466,904.90 = 187,413.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,325.88x = 466,904.90 × 187,413.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,325.88x = 87,504,122,728.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,504,122,728.48/338,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,638.57

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