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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,970.59, 469,159.89 and 189,067.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,970.59, 469,159.89 and 189,067.59 is: 260,913.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,970.59 : 469,159.89 = 189,067.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,970.59/469,159.89 = 189,067.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,970.59x = 469,159.89 × 189,067.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,970.59x = 88,702,929,726.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,702,929,726.97/339,970.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,913.54

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