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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,012.74, 470,586.80 and 188,057.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,012.74, 470,586.80 and 188,057.38 is: 259,513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,012.74 : 470,586.80 = 188,057.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,012.74/470,586.80 = 188,057.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,012.74x = 470,586.80 × 188,057.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,012.74x = 88,497,320,670.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,497,320,670.58/341,012.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,513.24

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