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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,498.75, 467,128.28 and 187,605.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,498.75, 467,128.28 and 187,605.47 is: 258,895.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,498.75 : 467,128.28 = 187,605.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,498.75/467,128.28 = 187,605.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,498.75x = 467,128.28 × 187,605.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,498.75x = 87,635,820,519.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,635,820,519.69/338,498.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,895.55

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