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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,994.24, 469,208.64 and 189,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,994.24, 469,208.64 and 189,088 is: 260,950.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,994.24 : 469,208.64 = 189,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,994.24/469,208.64 = 189,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,994.24x = 469,208.64 × 189,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,994.24x = 88,721,723,320.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,721,723,320.32/339,994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,950.67

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