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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,654.72, 467,364.47 and 187,751.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,654.72, 467,364.47 and 187,751.72 is: 259,108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,654.72 : 467,364.47 = 187,751.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,654.72/467,364.47 = 187,751.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,654.72x = 467,364.47 × 187,751.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,654.72x = 87,748,483,109.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,748,483,109.39/338,654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,108.99

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