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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,965.59, 469,152.98 and 189,062.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,965.59, 469,152.98 and 189,062.59 is: 260,906.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,965.59 : 469,152.98 = 189,062.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,965.59/469,152.98 = 189,062.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,965.59x = 469,152.98 × 189,062.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,965.59x = 88,699,277,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,699,277,505.02/339,965.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,906.63

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