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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,972.30, 470,958.46 and 188,001.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,972.30, 470,958.46 and 188,001.10 is: 282,001.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,972.30 : 470,958.46 = 188,001.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,972.30/470,958.46 = 188,001.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,972.30x = 470,958.46 × 188,001.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,972.30x = 88,540,708,534.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,540,708,534.31/313,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,001.66

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