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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,161.88, 468,019.98 and 188,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,161.88, 468,019.98 and 188,247 is: 259,767.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,161.88 : 468,019.98 = 188,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,161.88/468,019.98 = 188,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,161.88x = 468,019.98 × 188,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,161.88x = 88,103,357,175.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,103,357,175.06/339,161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,767.86

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