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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,933.12, 467,728.26 and 188,030.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,933.12, 467,728.26 and 188,030.12 is: 259,481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,933.12 : 467,728.26 = 188,030.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,933.12/467,728.26 = 188,030.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,933.12x = 467,728.26 × 188,030.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,933.12x = 87,947,000,855.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,947,000,855.19/338,933.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,481.87

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