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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,652.27, 467,340.79 and 187,749.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,652.27, 467,340.79 and 187,749.27 is: 259,094.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,652.27 : 467,340.79 = 187,749.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,652.27/467,340.79 = 187,749.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,652.27x = 467,340.79 × 187,749.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,652.27x = 87,742,893,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,742,893,451.96/338,652.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,094.36

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