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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,465.52, 467,082.38 and 187,562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,465.52, 467,082.38 and 187,562.52 is: 258,836.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,465.52 : 467,082.38 = 187,562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,465.52/467,082.38 = 187,562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,465.52x = 467,082.38 × 187,562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,465.52x = 87,607,148,240.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,607,148,240.40/338,465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,836.26

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