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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,366.72, 466,925.84 and 187,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,366.72, 466,925.84 and 187,452.80 is: 258,673.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,366.72 : 466,925.84 = 187,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,366.72/466,925.84 = 187,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,366.72x = 466,925.84 × 187,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,366.72x = 87,526,556,100.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,526,556,100.35/338,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,673.65

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