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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,010, 467,833.80 and 188,131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,010, 467,833.80 and 188,131.28 is: 259,621.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,010 : 467,833.80 = 188,131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,010/467,833.80 = 188,131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,010x = 467,833.80 × 188,131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,010x = 88,014,171,621.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,014,171,621.26/339,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,621.17

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