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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,140.78, 470,774.73 and 188,175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,140.78, 470,774.73 and 188,175.52 is: 259,682.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,140.78 : 470,774.73 = 188,175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,140.78/470,774.73 = 188,175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,140.78x = 470,774.73 × 188,175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,140.78x = 88,588,279,620.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,588,279,620.61/341,140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,682.47

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