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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,007.74, 470,579.89 and 188,052.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,007.74, 470,579.89 and 188,052.39 is: 259,506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,007.74 : 470,579.89 = 188,052.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,007.74/470,579.89 = 188,052.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,007.74x = 470,579.89 × 188,052.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,007.74x = 88,493,673,000.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,493,673,000.44/341,007.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,506.35

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