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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,994.24, 467,812.32 and 188,091.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,994.24, 467,812.32 and 188,091.12 is: 259,565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,994.24 : 467,812.32 = 188,091.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,994.24/467,812.32 = 188,091.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,994.24x = 467,812.32 × 188,091.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,994.24x = 87,991,343,218.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,991,343,218.60/338,994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,565.89

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