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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,652.87, 467,341.61 and 187,749.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,652.87, 467,341.61 and 187,749.87 is: 259,095.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,652.87 : 467,341.61 = 187,749.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,652.87/467,341.61 = 187,749.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,652.87x = 467,341.61 × 187,749.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,652.87x = 87,743,326,523.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,743,326,523.09/338,652.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,095.18

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