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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,405.77, 466,999.97 and 187,502.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,405.77, 466,999.97 and 187,502.77 is: 258,753.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,405.77 : 466,999.97 = 187,502.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,405.77/466,999.97 = 187,502.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,405.77x = 466,999.97 × 187,502.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,405.77x = 87,563,787,964.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,563,787,964.92/338,405.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,753.83

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