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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,111.31, 470,725.35 and 188,146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,111.31, 470,725.35 and 188,146.21 is: 259,637.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,111.31 : 470,725.35 = 188,146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,111.31/470,725.35 = 188,146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,111.31x = 470,725.35 × 188,146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,111.31x = 88,565,190,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,565,190,553.42/341,111.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,637.22

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