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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,449.15, 467,058.85 and 187,546.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,449.15, 467,058.85 and 187,546.15 is: 258,813.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,449.15 : 467,058.85 = 187,546.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,449.15/467,058.85 = 187,546.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,449.15x = 467,058.85 × 187,546.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,449.15x = 87,595,089,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,595,089,140.93/338,449.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,813.15

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