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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,225.79, 470,888.31 and 188,265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,225.79, 470,888.31 and 188,265.21 is: 259,804.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,225.79 : 470,888.31 = 188,265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,225.79/470,888.31 = 188,265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,225.79x = 470,888.31 × 188,265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,225.79x = 88,651,886,568.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,651,886,568.70/341,225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,804.18

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