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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,024.61, 470,607.75 and 188,076.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,024.61, 470,607.75 and 188,076.94 is: 259,542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,024.61 : 470,607.75 = 188,076.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,024.61/470,607.75 = 188,076.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,024.61x = 470,607.75 × 188,076.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,024.61x = 88,510,464,383.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,510,464,383.77/341,024.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,542.75

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