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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,604.24, 467,242.44 and 187,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,604.24, 467,242.44 and 187,688.40 is: 258,992.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,604.24 : 467,242.44 = 187,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,604.24/467,242.44 = 187,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,604.24x = 467,242.44 × 187,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,604.24x = 87,695,985,975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,695,985,975.70/338,604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,992.58

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