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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,011.26, 470,584.71 and 188,055.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,011.26, 470,584.71 and 188,055.90 is: 259,511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,011.26 : 470,584.71 = 188,055.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,011.26/470,584.71 = 188,055.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,011.26x = 470,584.71 × 188,055.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,011.26x = 88,496,231,165.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,496,231,165.29/341,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,511.17

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