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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,114.14, 470,739.36 and 188,157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,114.14, 470,739.36 and 188,157.70 is: 259,658.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,114.14 : 470,739.36 = 188,157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,114.14/470,739.36 = 188,157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,114.14x = 470,739.36 × 188,157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,114.14x = 88,573,235,277.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,573,235,277.07/341,114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,658.64

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