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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,342, 468,297.59 and 186,394.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,342, 468,297.59 and 186,394.33 is: 257,227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,342 : 468,297.59 = 186,394.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,342/468,297.59 = 186,394.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,342x = 468,297.59 × 186,394.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,342x = 87,288,013,187.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,288,013,187.18/339,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,227.26

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