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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,628.99, 467,308.67 and 187,725.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,628.99, 467,308.67 and 187,725.99 is: 259,062.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,628.99 : 467,308.67 = 187,725.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,628.99/467,308.67 = 187,725.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,628.99x = 467,308.67 × 187,725.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,628.99x = 87,725,981,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,725,981,772.70/338,628.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,062.23

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