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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,303, 468,257.58 and 188,409.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,303, 468,257.58 and 188,409.72 is: 260,016.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,303 : 468,257.58 = 188,409.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,303/468,257.58 = 188,409.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,303x = 468,257.58 × 188,409.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,303x = 88,224,279,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,224,279,535.68/339,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,016.21

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