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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,887.75, 467,686.98 and 187,984.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,887.75, 467,686.98 and 187,984.75 is: 259,431.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,887.75 : 467,686.98 = 187,984.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,887.75/467,686.98 = 187,984.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,887.75x = 467,686.98 × 187,984.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,887.75x = 87,918,020,013.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,918,020,013.56/338,887.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,431.09

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