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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,655.27, 467,344.93 and 187,752.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,655.27, 467,344.93 and 187,752.27 is: 259,098.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,655.27 : 467,344.93 = 187,752.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,655.27/467,344.93 = 187,752.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,655.27x = 467,344.93 × 187,752.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,655.27x = 87,745,071,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,745,071,480.49/338,655.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,098.50

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