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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,625.24, 467,303.49 and 187,722.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,625.24, 467,303.49 and 187,722.24 is: 259,057.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,625.24 : 467,303.49 = 187,722.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,625.24/467,303.49 = 187,722.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,625.24x = 467,303.49 × 187,722.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,625.24x = 87,723,257,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,723,257,902.62/338,625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,057.06

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