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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,125, 470,762.22 and 190,231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,125, 470,762.22 and 190,231.72 is: 262,525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,125 : 470,762.22 = 190,231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,125/470,762.22 = 190,231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,125x = 470,762.22 × 190,231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,125x = 89,553,906,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,553,906,821.62/341,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,525.19

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