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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,173, 470,818.74 and 190,266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,173, 470,818.74 and 190,266.76 is: 262,568.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,173 : 470,818.74 = 190,266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,173/470,818.74 = 190,266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,173x = 470,818.74 × 190,266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,173x = 89,581,156,207.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,581,156,207.08/341,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,568.13

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