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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,960.64, 467,763.33 and 188,057.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,960.64, 467,763.33 and 188,057.64 is: 259,518.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,960.64 : 467,763.33 = 188,057.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,960.64/467,763.33 = 188,057.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,960.64x = 467,763.33 × 188,057.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,960.64x = 87,966,467,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,966,467,918.34/338,960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,518.24

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