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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,916.39, 467,744.54 and 188,023.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,916.39, 467,744.54 and 188,023.11 is: 259,494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,916.39 : 467,744.54 = 188,023.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,916.39/467,744.54 = 188,023.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,916.39x = 467,744.54 × 188,023.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,916.39x = 87,946,782,156.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,946,782,156.20/338,916.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,494.04

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