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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,181, 468,069.80 and 188,292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,181, 468,069.80 and 188,292.04 is: 259,843.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,181 : 468,069.80 = 188,292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,181/468,069.80 = 188,292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,181x = 468,069.80 × 188,292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,181x = 88,133,817,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,133,817,504.39/339,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,843.03

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