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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,536.32, 467,180.11 and 187,633.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,536.32, 467,180.11 and 187,633.32 is: 258,933.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,536.32 : 467,180.11 = 187,633.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,536.32/467,180.11 = 187,633.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,536.32x = 467,180.11 × 187,633.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,536.32x = 87,658,555,077.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,658,555,077.27/338,536.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,933.98

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