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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,632.24, 467,313.16 and 187,729.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,632.24, 467,313.16 and 187,729.24 is: 259,066.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,632.24 : 467,313.16 = 187,729.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,632.24/467,313.16 = 187,729.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,632.24x = 467,313.16 × 187,729.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,632.24x = 87,728,344,368.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,728,344,368.80/338,632.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,066.72

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