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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,160.88, 468,018.60 and 188,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,160.88, 468,018.60 and 188,246 is: 259,766.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,160.88 : 468,018.60 = 188,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,160.88/468,018.60 = 188,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,160.88x = 468,018.60 × 188,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,160.88x = 88,102,629,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,102,629,375.60/339,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,766.48

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