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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,720.63, 467,455.44 and 187,817.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,720.63, 467,455.44 and 187,817.63 is: 259,199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,720.63 : 467,455.44 = 187,817.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,720.63/467,455.44 = 187,817.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,720.63x = 467,455.44 × 187,817.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,720.63x = 87,796,370,534.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,796,370,534.13/338,720.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,199.95

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