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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,499.16, 467,129.10 and 187,596.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,499.16, 467,129.10 and 187,596.16 is: 258,882.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,499.16 : 467,129.10 = 187,596.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,499.16/467,129.10 = 187,596.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,499.16x = 467,129.10 × 187,596.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,499.16x = 87,631,625,384.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,631,625,384.26/338,499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,882.84

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