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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,030.29, 467,883.65 and 188,127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,030.29, 467,883.65 and 188,127.29 is: 259,627.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,030.29 : 467,883.65 = 188,127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,030.29/467,883.65 = 188,127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,030.29x = 467,883.65 × 188,127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,030.29x = 88,021,684,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,021,684,749.84/339,030.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,627.79

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