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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,464.52, 467,081 and 187,561.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,464.52, 467,081 and 187,561.52 is: 258,834.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,464.52 : 467,081 = 187,561.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,464.52/467,081 = 187,561.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,464.52x = 467,081 × 187,561.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,464.52x = 87,606,422,323.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,606,422,323.12/338,464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,834.88

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