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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,168.74, 470,805.31 and 188,207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,168.74, 470,805.31 and 188,207.05 is: 259,721.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,168.74 : 470,805.31 = 188,207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,168.74/470,805.31 = 188,207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,168.74x = 470,805.31 × 188,207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,168.74x = 88,608,878,519.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,608,878,519.44/341,168.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,721.56

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