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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,969.59, 469,158.51 and 189,066.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,969.59, 469,158.51 and 189,066.59 is: 260,912.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,969.59 : 469,158.51 = 189,066.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,969.59/469,158.51 = 189,066.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,969.59x = 469,158.51 × 189,066.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,969.59x = 88,702,199,655.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,702,199,655.18/339,969.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,912.16

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