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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,998.48, 467,810.76 and 188,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,998.48, 467,810.76 and 188,092.24 is: 259,563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,998.48 : 467,810.76 = 188,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,998.48/467,810.76 = 188,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,998.48x = 467,810.76 × 188,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,998.48x = 87,991,573,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,991,573,744.50/338,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,563.33

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