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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,920.52, 467,750.23 and 188,027.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,920.52, 467,750.23 and 188,027.24 is: 259,499.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,920.52 : 467,750.23 = 188,027.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,920.52/467,750.23 = 188,027.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,920.52x = 467,750.23 × 188,027.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,920.52x = 87,949,781,947.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,949,781,947.45/338,920.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,499.73

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