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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,635.89, 467,318.16 and 187,732.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,635.89, 467,318.16 and 187,732.89 is: 259,071.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,635.89 : 467,318.16 = 187,732.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,635.89/467,318.16 = 187,732.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,635.89x = 467,318.16 × 187,732.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,635.89x = 87,730,988,726.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,730,988,726.28/338,635.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,071.74

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