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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,545.13, 467,192.34 and 187,642.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,545.13, 467,192.34 and 187,642.13 is: 258,946.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,545.13 : 467,192.34 = 187,642.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,545.13/467,192.34 = 187,642.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,545.13x = 467,192.34 × 187,642.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,545.13x = 87,664,963,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,664,963,461.32/338,545.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,946.17

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