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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,011.24, 470,584.72 and 188,055.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,011.24, 470,584.72 and 188,055.88 is: 259,511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,011.24 : 470,584.72 = 188,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,011.24/470,584.72 = 188,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,011.24x = 470,584.72 × 188,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,011.24x = 88,496,223,634.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,496,223,634.15/341,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,511.16

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