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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,169.49, 470,806.35 and 188,207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,169.49, 470,806.35 and 188,207.80 is: 259,722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,169.49 : 470,806.35 = 188,207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,169.49/470,806.35 = 188,207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,169.49x = 470,806.35 × 188,207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,169.49x = 88,609,426,418.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,609,426,418.49/341,169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,722.60

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