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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,139.78, 470,773.35 and 188,174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,139.78, 470,773.35 and 188,174.52 is: 259,681.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,139.78 : 470,773.35 = 188,174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,139.78/470,773.35 = 188,174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,139.78x = 470,773.35 × 188,174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,139.78x = 88,587,549,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,587,549,165.04/341,139.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,681.09

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