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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,653.23, 467,362.49 and 187,750.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,653.23, 467,362.49 and 187,750.23 is: 259,106.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,653.23 : 467,362.49 = 187,750.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,653.23/467,362.49 = 187,750.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,653.23x = 467,362.49 × 187,750.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,653.23x = 87,747,414,990.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,747,414,990.87/338,653.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,106.98

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