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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,122.54, 470,756.64 and 188,165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,122.54, 470,756.64 and 188,165.38 is: 259,672.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,122.54 : 470,756.64 = 188,165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,122.54/470,756.64 = 188,165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,122.54x = 470,756.64 × 188,165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,122.54x = 88,580,102,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,580,102,053.12/341,122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,672.38

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