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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,338.08, 466,868.88 and 187,397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,338.08, 466,868.88 and 187,397.28 is: 258,587.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,338.08 : 466,868.88 = 187,397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,338.08/466,868.88 = 187,397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,338.08x = 466,868.88 × 187,397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,338.08x = 87,489,958,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,489,958,228.65/338,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,587.38

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