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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,844.16, 467,605.20 and 187,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,844.16, 467,605.20 and 187,942.24 is: 259,360.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,844.16 : 467,605.20 = 187,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,844.16/467,605.20 = 187,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,844.16x = 467,605.20 × 187,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,844.16x = 87,882,768,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,882,768,723.65/338,844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,360.43

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