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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,858.12, 467,612.26 and 187,969.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,858.12, 467,612.26 and 187,969.16 is: 259,390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,858.12 : 467,612.26 = 187,969.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,858.12/467,612.26 = 187,969.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,858.12x = 467,612.26 × 187,969.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,858.12x = 87,896,683,717.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,896,683,717.90/338,858.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,390.81

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