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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,489.76, 467,107.92 and 187,583.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,489.76, 467,107.92 and 187,583.52 is: 258,860.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,489.76 : 467,107.92 = 187,583.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,489.76/467,107.92 = 187,583.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,489.76x = 467,107.92 × 187,583.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,489.76x = 87,621,747,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,621,747,853.48/338,489.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,860.85

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