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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,967.59, 469,155.75 and 189,064.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,967.59, 469,155.75 and 189,064.59 is: 260,909.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,967.59 : 469,155.75 = 189,064.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,967.59/469,155.75 = 189,064.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,967.59x = 469,155.75 × 189,064.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,967.59x = 88,700,739,519.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,700,739,519.89/339,967.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,909.40

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