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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,952.89, 467,752.65 and 188,049.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,952.89, 467,752.65 and 188,049.89 is: 259,507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,952.89 : 467,752.65 = 188,049.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,952.89/467,752.65 = 188,049.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,952.89x = 467,752.65 × 188,049.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,952.89x = 87,960,834,379.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,960,834,379.71/338,952.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,507.55

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