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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,041.73, 470,645.86 and 188,082.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,041.73, 470,645.86 and 188,082.14 is: 259,557.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,041.73 : 470,645.86 = 188,082.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,041.73/470,645.86 = 188,082.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,041.73x = 470,645.86 × 188,082.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,041.73x = 88,520,080,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,520,080,530.94/341,041.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,557.92

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