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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,211.12, 470,872.94 and 188,251.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,211.12, 470,872.94 and 188,251.17 is: 259,787.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,211.12 : 470,872.94 = 188,251.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,211.12/470,872.94 = 188,251.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,211.12x = 470,872.94 × 188,251.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,211.12x = 88,642,380,935.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,642,380,935.08/341,211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,787.49

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