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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,626.99, 467,305.91 and 187,723.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,626.99, 467,305.91 and 187,723.99 is: 259,059.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,626.99 : 467,305.91 = 187,723.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,626.99/467,305.91 = 187,723.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,626.99x = 467,305.91 × 187,723.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,626.99x = 87,724,529,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,724,529,975.78/338,626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,059.47

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