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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,958.64, 467,760.58 and 188,055.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,958.64, 467,760.58 and 188,055.64 is: 259,515.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,958.64 : 467,760.58 = 188,055.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,958.64/467,760.58 = 188,055.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,958.64x = 467,760.58 × 188,055.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,958.64x = 87,965,015,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,965,015,238.67/338,958.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,515.48

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