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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,113.57, 470,732.97 and 188,158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,113.57, 470,732.97 and 188,158.21 is: 259,656.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,113.57 : 470,732.97 = 188,158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,113.57/470,732.97 = 188,158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,113.57x = 470,732.97 × 188,158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,113.57x = 88,572,273,023.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,572,273,023.18/341,113.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,656.26

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