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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,904.56, 467,744.36 and 188,050.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,904.56, 467,744.36 and 188,050.16 is: 259,540.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,904.56 : 467,744.36 = 188,050.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,904.56/467,744.36 = 188,050.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,904.56x = 467,744.36 × 188,050.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,904.56x = 87,959,401,737.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,959,401,737.10/338,904.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,540.33

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