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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,447.90, 467,057.12 and 187,544.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,447.90, 467,057.12 and 187,544.90 is: 258,811.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,447.90 : 467,057.12 = 187,544.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,447.90/467,057.12 = 187,544.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,447.90x = 467,057.12 × 187,544.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,447.90x = 87,594,180,864.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,594,180,864.69/338,447.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,811.42

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