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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,162.13, 468,020.32 and 188,247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,162.13, 468,020.32 and 188,247.25 is: 259,768.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,162.13 : 468,020.32 = 188,247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,162.13/468,020.32 = 188,247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,162.13x = 468,020.32 × 188,247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,162.13x = 88,103,538,184.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,103,538,184.12/339,162.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,768.21

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