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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,207.73, 470,863.42 and 188,247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,207.73, 470,863.42 and 188,247.15 is: 259,779.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,207.73 : 470,863.42 = 188,247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,207.73/470,863.42 = 188,247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,207.73x = 470,863.42 × 188,247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,207.73x = 88,638,696,383.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,638,696,383.64/341,207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,779.27

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