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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,178.88, 468,043.44 and 188,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,178.88, 468,043.44 and 188,264 is: 259,791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,178.88 : 468,043.44 = 188,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,178.88/468,043.44 = 188,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,178.88x = 468,043.44 × 188,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,178.88x = 88,115,730,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,115,730,188.16/339,178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,791.32

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