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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,718.97, 467,453.19 and 187,815.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,718.97, 467,453.19 and 187,815.97 is: 259,197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,718.97 : 467,453.19 = 187,815.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,718.97/467,453.19 = 187,815.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,718.97x = 467,453.19 × 187,815.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,718.97x = 87,795,174,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,795,174,309.44/338,718.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,197.69

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