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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,005.61, 470,576.96 and 188,050.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,005.61, 470,576.96 and 188,050.26 is: 259,503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,005.61 : 470,576.96 = 188,050.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,005.61/470,576.96 = 188,050.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,005.61x = 470,576.96 × 188,050.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,005.61x = 88,492,118,560.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,492,118,560.62/341,005.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,503.41

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