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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,462.04, 467,056.62 and 187,560.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,462.04, 467,056.62 and 187,560.12 is: 258,821.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,462.04 : 467,056.62 = 187,560.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,462.04/467,056.62 = 187,560.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,462.04x = 467,056.62 × 187,560.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,462.04x = 87,601,195,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,601,195,693.99/338,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,821.33

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