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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,535.32, 467,178.73 and 187,632.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,535.32, 467,178.73 and 187,632.32 is: 258,932.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,535.32 : 467,178.73 = 187,632.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,535.32/467,178.73 = 187,632.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,535.32x = 467,178.73 × 187,632.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,535.32x = 87,657,826,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,657,826,628.66/338,535.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,932.59

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