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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,231.68, 470,901.36 and 188,269.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,231.68, 470,901.36 and 188,269.86 is: 259,813.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,231.68 : 470,901.36 = 188,269.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,231.68/470,901.36 = 188,269.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,231.68x = 470,901.36 × 188,269.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,231.68x = 88,656,533,121.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,656,533,121.01/341,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,813.31

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