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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,447.03, 467,055.92 and 187,544.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,447.03, 467,055.92 and 187,544.03 is: 258,810.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,447.03 : 467,055.92 = 187,544.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,447.03/467,055.92 = 187,544.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,447.03x = 467,055.92 × 187,544.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,447.03x = 87,593,547,605.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,593,547,605.74/338,447.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,810.22

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