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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,047.76, 467,907.82 and 188,144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,047.76, 467,907.82 and 188,144.76 is: 259,651.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,047.76 : 467,907.82 = 188,144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,047.76/467,907.82 = 188,144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,047.76x = 467,907.82 × 188,144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,047.76x = 88,034,404,496.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,034,404,496.02/339,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,651.93

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