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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,881.56, 467,712.62 and 188,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,881.56, 467,712.62 and 188,027.16 is: 259,508.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,881.56 : 467,712.62 = 188,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,881.56/467,712.62 = 188,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,881.56x = 467,712.62 × 188,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,881.56x = 87,942,675,634.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,942,675,634.76/338,881.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,508.59

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