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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,402.77, 466,995.83 and 187,499.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,402.77, 466,995.83 and 187,499.77 is: 258,749.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,402.77 : 466,995.83 = 187,499.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,402.77/466,995.83 = 187,499.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,402.77x = 466,995.83 × 187,499.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,402.77x = 87,561,610,715.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,561,610,715.96/338,402.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,749.69

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