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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,276.28, 470,958.12 and 188,315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,276.28, 470,958.12 and 188,315.88 is: 259,874.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,276.28 : 470,958.12 = 188,315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,276.28/470,958.12 = 188,315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,276.28x = 470,958.12 × 188,315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,276.28x = 88,688,892,810.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,688,892,810.95/341,276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,874.18

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