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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,186.16, 470,835.72 and 190,283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,186.16, 470,835.72 and 190,283.04 is: 262,589.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,186.16 : 470,835.72 = 190,283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,186.16/470,835.72 = 190,283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,186.16x = 470,835.72 × 190,283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,186.16x = 89,592,052,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,592,052,142.19/341,186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,589.94

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