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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,439.75, 467,046.86 and 187,536.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,439.75, 467,046.86 and 187,536.75 is: 258,800.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,439.75 : 467,046.86 = 187,536.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,439.75/467,046.86 = 187,536.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,439.75x = 467,046.86 × 187,536.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,439.75x = 87,588,449,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,588,449,284.42/338,439.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,800.72

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