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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,110.31, 470,723.97 and 188,145.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,110.31, 470,723.97 and 188,145.21 is: 259,635.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,110.31 : 470,723.97 = 188,145.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,110.31/470,723.97 = 188,145.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,110.31x = 470,723.97 × 188,145.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,110.31x = 88,564,460,658.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,564,460,658.05/341,110.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,635.84

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