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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,007.68, 470,579.81 and 188,052.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,007.68, 470,579.81 and 188,052.32 is: 259,506.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,007.68 : 470,579.81 = 188,052.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,007.68/470,579.81 = 188,052.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,007.68x = 470,579.81 × 188,052.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,007.68x = 88,493,621,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,493,621,722.50/341,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,506.25

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