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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,511.76, 467,138.24 and 187,605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,511.76, 467,138.24 and 187,605.52 is: 258,891.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,511.76 : 467,138.24 = 187,605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,511.76/467,138.24 = 187,605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,511.76x = 467,138.24 × 187,605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,511.76x = 87,637,712,427.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,637,712,427.08/338,511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,891.19

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