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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,006.18, 470,577.74 and 188,050.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,006.18, 470,577.74 and 188,050.82 is: 259,504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,006.18 : 470,577.74 = 188,050.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,006.18/470,577.74 = 188,050.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,006.18x = 470,577.74 × 188,050.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,006.18x = 88,492,526,587.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,492,526,587.60/341,006.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,504.18

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