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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,407, 468,391.38 and 188,513.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,407, 468,391.38 and 188,513.72 is: 260,154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,407 : 468,391.38 = 188,513.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,407/468,391.38 = 188,513.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,407x = 468,391.38 × 188,513.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,407x = 88,298,201,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,298,201,459.73/339,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,154.33

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