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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,663.74, 467,377.02 and 187,760.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,663.74, 467,377.02 and 187,760.74 is: 259,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,663.74 : 467,377.02 = 187,760.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,663.74/467,377.02 = 187,760.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,663.74x = 467,377.02 × 187,760.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,663.74x = 87,755,055,134.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,755,055,134.19/338,663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,121.50

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