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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,316.68, 468,278.10 and 188,414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,316.68, 468,278.10 and 188,414.76 is: 260,024.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,316.68 : 468,278.10 = 188,414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,316.68/468,278.10 = 188,414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,316.68x = 468,278.10 × 188,414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,316.68x = 88,230,505,824.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,230,505,824.76/339,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,024.07

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