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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,008.25, 470,580.59 and 188,052.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,008.25, 470,580.59 and 188,052.89 is: 259,507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,008.25 : 470,580.59 = 188,052.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,008.25/470,580.59 = 188,052.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,008.25x = 470,580.59 × 188,052.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,008.25x = 88,494,036,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,494,036,634.24/341,008.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,507.03

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