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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,707.48, 467,437.38 and 187,804.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,707.48, 467,437.38 and 187,804.48 is: 259,181.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,707.48 : 467,437.38 = 187,804.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,707.48/467,437.38 = 187,804.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,707.48x = 467,437.38 × 187,804.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,707.48x = 87,786,834,083.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,786,834,083.46/338,707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,181.86

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