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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,497.76, 467,118.96 and 187,591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,497.76, 467,118.96 and 187,591.52 is: 258,871.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,497.76 : 467,118.96 = 187,591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,497.76/467,118.96 = 187,591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,497.76x = 467,118.96 × 187,591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,497.76x = 87,627,555,727.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,627,555,727.22/338,497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,871.89

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