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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,550.63, 467,199.93 and 187,647.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,550.63, 467,199.93 and 187,647.63 is: 258,953.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,550.63 : 467,199.93 = 187,647.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,550.63/467,199.93 = 187,647.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,550.63x = 467,199.93 × 187,647.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,550.63x = 87,668,957,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,668,957,264.67/338,550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,953.76

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