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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,953.39, 467,753.34 and 188,050.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,953.39, 467,753.34 and 188,050.39 is: 259,508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,953.39 : 467,753.34 = 188,050.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,953.39/467,753.34 = 188,050.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,953.39x = 467,753.34 × 188,050.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,953.39x = 87,961,198,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,961,198,010.80/338,953.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,508.24

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