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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,032.54, 467,886.76 and 188,129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,032.54, 467,886.76 and 188,129.54 is: 259,630.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,032.54 : 467,886.76 = 188,129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,032.54/467,886.76 = 188,129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,032.54x = 467,886.76 × 188,129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,032.54x = 88,023,320,930.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,023,320,930.89/339,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,630.89

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