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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,550.13, 467,199.24 and 187,647.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,550.13, 467,199.24 and 187,647.13 is: 258,953.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,550.13 : 467,199.24 = 187,647.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,550.13/467,199.24 = 187,647.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,550.13x = 467,199.24 × 187,647.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,550.13x = 87,668,594,188.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,668,594,188.19/338,550.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,953.07

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