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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,639.19, 467,343.06 and 187,736.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,639.19, 467,343.06 and 187,736.19 is: 259,087.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,639.19 : 467,343.06 = 187,736.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,639.19/467,343.06 = 187,736.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,639.19x = 467,343.06 × 187,736.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,639.19x = 87,737,205,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,737,205,507.34/338,639.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,087.57

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