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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,626.24, 467,304.87 and 187,723.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,626.24, 467,304.87 and 187,723.24 is: 259,058.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,626.24 : 467,304.87 = 187,723.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,626.24/467,304.87 = 187,723.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,626.24x = 467,304.87 × 187,723.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,626.24x = 87,723,984,264.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,723,984,264.18/338,626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,058.44

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