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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,255.55, 470,959.08 and 188,324.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,255.55, 470,959.08 and 188,324.13 is: 259,901.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,255.55 : 470,959.08 = 188,324.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,255.55/470,959.08 = 188,324.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,255.55x = 470,959.08 × 188,324.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,255.55x = 88,692,959,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,692,959,006.60/341,255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,901.88

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