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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,894.12, 467,674.44 and 187,991.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,894.12, 467,674.44 and 187,991.12 is: 259,428.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,894.12 : 467,674.44 = 187,991.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,894.12/467,674.44 = 187,991.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,894.12x = 467,674.44 × 187,991.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,894.12x = 87,918,641,770.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,918,641,770.97/338,894.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,428.05

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