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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,954.14, 467,754.37 and 188,051.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,954.14, 467,754.37 and 188,051.14 is: 259,509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,954.14 : 467,754.37 = 188,051.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,954.14/467,754.37 = 188,051.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,954.14x = 467,754.37 × 188,051.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,954.14x = 87,961,742,518.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,961,742,518.48/338,954.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,509.27

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