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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,429.52, 467,051.40 and 187,523.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,429.52, 467,051.40 and 187,523.28 is: 258,792.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,429.52 : 467,051.40 = 187,523.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,429.52/467,051.40 = 187,523.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,429.52x = 467,051.40 × 187,523.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,429.52x = 87,583,010,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,583,010,456.59/338,429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,792.47

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