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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,052, 467,906.34 and 188,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,052, 467,906.34 and 188,149 is: 259,653.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,052 : 467,906.34 = 188,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,052/467,906.34 = 188,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,052x = 467,906.34 × 188,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,052x = 88,036,109,964.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,036,109,964.66/339,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,653.71

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