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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,327.88, 466,907.66 and 187,415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,327.88, 466,907.66 and 187,415.16 is: 258,641.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,327.88 : 466,907.66 = 187,415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,327.88/466,907.66 = 187,415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,327.88x = 466,907.66 × 187,415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,327.88x = 87,505,573,804.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,505,573,804.13/338,327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,641.33

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