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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,546.13, 467,193.72 and 187,643.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,546.13, 467,193.72 and 187,643.13 is: 258,947.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,546.13 : 467,193.72 = 187,643.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,546.13/467,193.72 = 187,643.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,546.13x = 467,193.72 × 187,643.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,546.13x = 87,665,691,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,665,691,937.14/338,546.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,947.55

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