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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,159.99, 470,793.24 and 188,198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,159.99, 470,793.24 and 188,198.30 is: 259,709.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,159.99 : 470,793.24 = 188,198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,159.99/470,793.24 = 188,198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,159.99x = 470,793.24 × 188,198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,159.99x = 88,602,485,065.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,602,485,065.53/341,159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,709.49

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