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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,542.62, 467,187.39 and 187,639.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,542.62, 467,187.39 and 187,639.62 is: 258,941.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,542.62 : 467,187.39 = 187,639.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,542.62/467,187.39 = 187,639.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,542.62x = 467,187.39 × 187,639.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,542.62x = 87,662,864,328.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,662,864,328.39/338,542.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,941.89

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