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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,446.24, 467,055.84 and 187,543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,446.24, 467,055.84 and 187,543.24 is: 258,809.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,446.24 : 467,055.84 = 187,543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,446.24/467,055.84 = 187,543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,446.24x = 467,055.84 × 187,543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,446.24x = 87,593,165,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,593,165,494.52/338,446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,809.69

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