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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,253.85, 468,152.03 and 188,341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,253.85, 468,152.03 and 188,341.13 is: 259,900.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,253.85 : 468,152.03 = 188,341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,253.85/468,152.03 = 188,341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,253.85x = 468,152.03 × 188,341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,253.85x = 88,172,280,472.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,172,280,472.09/339,253.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,900.61

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