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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,952.39, 467,751.96 and 188,049.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,952.39, 467,751.96 and 188,049.39 is: 259,506.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,952.39 : 467,751.96 = 188,049.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,952.39/467,751.96 = 188,049.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,952.39x = 467,751.96 × 188,049.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,952.39x = 87,960,470,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,960,470,749.30/338,952.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,506.86

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