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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,038.73, 470,641.72 and 188,079.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,038.73, 470,641.72 and 188,079.14 is: 259,553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,038.73 : 470,641.72 = 188,079.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,038.73/470,641.72 = 188,079.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,038.73x = 470,641.72 × 188,079.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,038.73x = 88,517,889,945.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,517,889,945.72/341,038.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,553.78

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