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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,063.92, 467,892.44 and 188,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,063.92, 467,892.44 and 188,159.60 is: 259,651.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,063.92 : 467,892.44 = 188,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,063.92/467,892.44 = 188,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,063.92x = 467,892.44 × 188,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,063.92x = 88,038,454,353.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,038,454,353.42/339,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,651.50

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