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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,008.63, 467,831.97 and 188,105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,008.63, 467,831.97 and 188,105.63 is: 259,585.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,008.63 : 467,831.97 = 188,105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,008.63/467,831.97 = 188,105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,008.63x = 467,831.97 × 188,105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,008.63x = 88,001,825,111.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,001,825,111.83/339,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,585.80

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