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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,048.26, 467,908.51 and 188,145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,048.26, 467,908.51 and 188,145.26 is: 259,652.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,048.26 : 467,908.51 = 188,145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,048.26/467,908.51 = 188,145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,048.26x = 467,908.51 × 188,145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,048.26x = 88,034,768,270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,034,768,270.16/339,048.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,652.62

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