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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,844.02, 467,604.90 and 187,941.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,844.02, 467,604.90 and 187,941.02 is: 259,358.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,844.02 : 467,604.90 = 187,941.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,844.02/467,604.90 = 187,941.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,844.02x = 467,604.90 × 187,941.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,844.02x = 87,882,141,863.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,882,141,863.00/338,844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,358.69

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