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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,975.52, 467,784.72 and 188,072.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,975.52, 467,784.72 and 188,072.16 is: 259,538.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,975.52 : 467,784.72 = 188,072.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,975.52/467,784.72 = 188,072.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,975.52x = 467,784.72 × 188,072.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,975.52x = 87,977,282,705.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,977,282,705.40/338,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,538.75

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