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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,876.56, 467,705.72 and 188,022.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,876.56, 467,705.72 and 188,022.16 is: 259,501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,876.56 : 467,705.72 = 188,022.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,876.56/467,705.72 = 188,022.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,876.56x = 467,705.72 × 188,022.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,876.56x = 87,939,039,718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,939,039,718.76/338,876.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,501.69

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