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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,329.08, 466,856.42 and 187,388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,329.08, 466,856.42 and 187,388.28 is: 258,574.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,329.08 : 466,856.42 = 187,388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,329.08/466,856.42 = 187,388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,329.08x = 466,856.42 × 187,388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,329.08x = 87,483,421,550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,483,421,550.76/338,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,574.94

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