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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,036.73, 470,638.96 and 188,077.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,036.73, 470,638.96 and 188,077.14 is: 259,551.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,036.73 : 470,638.96 = 188,077.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,036.73/470,638.96 = 188,077.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,036.73x = 470,638.96 × 188,077.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,036.73x = 88,516,429,099.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,516,429,099.18/341,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,551.01

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