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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,717.97, 467,451.81 and 187,814.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,717.97, 467,451.81 and 187,814.97 is: 259,196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,717.97 : 467,451.81 = 187,814.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,717.97/467,451.81 = 187,814.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,717.97x = 467,451.81 × 187,814.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,717.97x = 87,794,447,671.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,794,447,671.60/338,717.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,196.31

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