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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,090.72, 467,946.48 and 188,187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,090.72, 467,946.48 and 188,187.72 is: 259,699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,090.72 : 467,946.48 = 188,187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,090.72/467,946.48 = 188,187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,090.72x = 467,946.48 × 188,187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,090.72x = 88,061,781,153.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,061,781,153.23/339,090.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,699.77

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