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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,053, 467,907.72 and 188,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,053, 467,907.72 and 188,150 is: 259,655.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,053 : 467,907.72 = 188,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,053/467,907.72 = 188,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,053x = 467,907.72 × 188,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,053x = 88,036,837,518
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,036,837,518/339,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,655.09

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