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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,636.89, 467,319.54 and 187,733.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,636.89, 467,319.54 and 187,733.89 is: 259,073.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,636.89 : 467,319.54 = 187,733.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,636.89/467,319.54 = 187,733.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,636.89x = 467,319.54 × 187,733.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,636.89x = 87,731,715,117.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,731,715,117.21/338,636.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,073.12

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