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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,122.14, 470,750.40 and 188,165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,122.14, 470,750.40 and 188,165.70 is: 259,669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,122.14 : 470,750.40 = 188,165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,122.14/470,750.40 = 188,165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,122.14x = 470,750.40 × 188,165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,122.14x = 88,579,078,541.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,579,078,541.28/341,122.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,669.68

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