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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,921.88, 507,904.95 and 187,187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,921.88, 507,904.95 and 187,187.37 is: 280,517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,921.88 : 507,904.95 = 187,187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,921.88/507,904.95 = 187,187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,921.88x = 507,904.95 × 187,187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,921.88x = 95,073,391,800.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,073,391,800.48/338,921.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,517.13

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