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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,224.73, 470,891.76 and 188,262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,224.73, 470,891.76 and 188,262.91 is: 259,803.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,224.73 : 470,891.76 = 188,262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,224.73/470,891.76 = 188,262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,224.73x = 470,891.76 × 188,262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,224.73x = 88,651,453,032.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,651,453,032.62/341,224.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,803.72

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