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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,274.28, 470,955.36 and 188,313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,274.28, 470,955.36 and 188,313.88 is: 259,871.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,274.28 : 470,955.36 = 188,313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,274.28/470,955.36 = 188,313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,274.28x = 470,955.36 × 188,313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,274.28x = 88,687,431,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,687,431,148.40/341,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,871.42

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