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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,406.77, 467,001.35 and 187,503.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,406.77, 467,001.35 and 187,503.77 is: 258,755.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,406.77 : 467,001.35 = 187,503.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,406.77/467,001.35 = 187,503.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,406.77x = 467,001.35 × 187,503.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,406.77x = 87,564,513,720.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,564,513,720.09/338,406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,755.21

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