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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,929.12, 467,720.76 and 188,026.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,929.12, 467,720.76 and 188,026.12 is: 259,475.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,929.12 : 467,720.76 = 188,026.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,929.12/467,720.76 = 188,026.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,929.12x = 467,720.76 × 188,026.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,929.12x = 87,943,719,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,943,719,746.25/338,929.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,475.25

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