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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,448.25, 467,058.63 and 187,545.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,448.25, 467,058.63 and 187,545.25 is: 258,812.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,448.25 : 467,058.63 = 187,545.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,448.25/467,058.63 = 187,545.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,448.25x = 467,058.63 × 187,545.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,448.25x = 87,594,627,528.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,594,627,528.01/338,448.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,812.47

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