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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,711.09, 467,442.29 and 187,808.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,711.09, 467,442.29 and 187,808.09 is: 259,186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,711.09 : 467,442.29 = 187,808.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,711.09/467,442.29 = 187,808.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,711.09x = 467,442.29 × 187,808.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,711.09x = 87,789,441,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,789,441,802.43/338,711.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,186.80

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