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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,112.31, 470,726.73 and 188,147.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,112.31, 470,726.73 and 188,147.21 is: 259,638.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,112.31 : 470,726.73 = 188,147.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,112.31/470,726.73 = 188,147.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,112.31x = 470,726.73 × 188,147.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,112.31x = 88,565,920,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,565,920,921.92/341,112.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,638.60

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