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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,977.52, 467,787.48 and 188,074.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,977.52, 467,787.48 and 188,074.16 is: 259,541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,977.52 : 467,787.48 = 188,074.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,977.52/467,787.48 = 188,074.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,977.52x = 467,787.48 × 188,074.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,977.52x = 87,978,737,359.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,978,737,359.52/338,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,541.51

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