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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,026.19, 470,605.81 and 188,064.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,026.19, 470,605.81 and 188,064.17 is: 259,522.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,026.19 : 470,605.81 = 188,064.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,026.19/470,605.81 = 188,064.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,026.19x = 470,605.81 × 188,064.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,026.19x = 88,504,091,054.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,504,091,054.83/341,026.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,522.86

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