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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,875.56, 467,704.34 and 188,021.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,875.56, 467,704.34 and 188,021.16 is: 259,500.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,875.56 : 467,704.34 = 188,021.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,875.56/467,704.34 = 188,021.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,875.56x = 467,704.34 × 188,021.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,875.56x = 87,938,312,543.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,938,312,543.83/338,875.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,500.31

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