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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,163.13, 468,021.70 and 188,248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,163.13, 468,021.70 and 188,248.25 is: 259,769.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,163.13 : 468,021.70 = 188,248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,163.13/468,021.70 = 188,248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,163.13x = 468,021.70 × 188,248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,163.13x = 88,104,265,987.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,104,265,987.03/339,163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,769.59

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