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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,883.56, 467,715.38 and 188,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,883.56, 467,715.38 and 188,029.16 is: 259,511.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,883.56 : 467,715.38 = 188,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,883.56/467,715.38 = 188,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,883.56x = 467,715.38 × 188,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,883.56x = 87,944,130,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,944,130,020.48/338,883.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,511.35

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