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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,440.26, 467,047.54 and 187,537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,440.26, 467,047.54 and 187,537.26 is: 258,801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,440.26 : 467,047.54 = 187,537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,440.26/467,047.54 = 187,537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,440.26x = 467,047.54 × 187,537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,440.26x = 87,588,815,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,588,815,941.34/338,440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,801.41

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