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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,049, 467,909.51 and 188,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,049, 467,909.51 and 188,146 is: 259,653.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,049 : 467,909.51 = 188,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,049/467,909.51 = 188,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,049x = 467,909.51 × 188,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,049x = 88,035,302,668.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,035,302,668.46/339,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,653.63

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