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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,195.88, 470,351.88 and 238,899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,195.88, 470,351.88 and 238,899 is: 329,331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,195.88 : 470,351.88 = 238,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,195.88/470,351.88 = 238,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,195.88x = 470,351.88 × 238,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,195.88x = 112,366,593,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,366,593,780.12/341,195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,331.63

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