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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,971.59, 469,161.27 and 189,068.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,971.59, 469,161.27 and 189,068.59 is: 260,914.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,971.59 : 469,161.27 = 189,068.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,971.59/469,161.27 = 189,068.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,971.59x = 469,161.27 × 189,068.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,971.59x = 88,703,659,801.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,703,659,801.51/339,971.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,914.92

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