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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,007.62, 470,579.72 and 188,052.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,007.62, 470,579.72 and 188,052.26 is: 259,506.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,007.62 : 470,579.72 = 188,052.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,007.62/470,579.72 = 188,052.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,007.62x = 470,579.72 × 188,052.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,007.62x = 88,493,579,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,493,579,856.17/341,007.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,506.17

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