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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,326, 466,889.92 and 187,432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,326, 466,889.92 and 187,432.72 is: 258,657.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,326 : 466,889.92 = 187,432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,326/466,889.92 = 187,432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,326x = 466,889.92 × 187,432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,326x = 87,510,447,646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,510,447,646.18/338,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,657.18

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