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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,179.98, 470,827 and 188,227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,179.98, 470,827 and 188,227.68 is: 259,753.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,179.98 : 470,827 = 188,227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,179.98/470,827 = 188,227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,179.98x = 470,827 × 188,227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,179.98x = 88,622,673,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,622,673,891.36/341,179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,753.44

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