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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,552, 467,201.83 and 187,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,552, 467,201.83 and 187,649 is: 258,955.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,552 : 467,201.83 = 187,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,552/467,201.83 = 187,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,552x = 467,201.83 × 187,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,552x = 87,669,956,197.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,669,956,197.67/338,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,955.66

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