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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,955.14, 467,755.76 and 188,052.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,955.14, 467,755.76 and 188,052.14 is: 259,510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,955.14 : 467,755.76 = 188,052.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,955.14/467,755.76 = 188,052.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,955.14x = 467,755.76 × 188,052.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,955.14x = 87,962,471,665.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,962,471,665.33/338,955.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,510.66

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