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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,919.12, 467,706.96 and 188,016.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,919.12, 467,706.96 and 188,016.12 is: 259,461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,919.12 : 467,706.96 = 188,016.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,919.12/467,706.96 = 188,016.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,919.12x = 467,706.96 × 188,016.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,919.12x = 87,936,447,916.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,936,447,916.20/338,919.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,461.45

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