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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,029.28, 467,882.28 and 188,126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,029.28, 467,882.28 and 188,126.28 is: 259,626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,029.28 : 467,882.28 = 188,126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,029.28/467,882.28 = 188,126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,029.28x = 467,882.28 × 188,126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,029.28x = 88,020,952,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,020,952,814.32/339,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,626.40

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