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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,966.06, 470,511.41 and 188,005.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,966.06, 470,511.41 and 188,005.23 is: 259,435.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,966.06 : 470,511.41 = 188,005.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,966.06/470,511.41 = 188,005.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,966.06x = 470,511.41 × 188,005.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,966.06x = 88,458,604,120.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,458,604,120.10/340,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,435.22

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