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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,719.97, 467,454.57 and 187,816.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,719.97, 467,454.57 and 187,816.97 is: 259,199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,719.97 : 467,454.57 = 187,816.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,719.97/467,454.57 = 187,816.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,719.97x = 467,454.57 × 187,816.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,719.97x = 87,795,900,950.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,795,900,950.05/338,719.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,199.07

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