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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,008, 467,831.04 and 188,129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,008, 467,831.04 and 188,129.28 is: 259,618.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,008 : 467,831.04 = 188,129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,008/467,831.04 = 188,129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,008x = 467,831.04 × 188,129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,008x = 88,012,716,716.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,012,716,716.85/339,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,618.41

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