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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,276.49, 470,940.30 and 188,315.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,276.49, 470,940.30 and 188,315.91 is: 259,864.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,276.49 : 470,940.30 = 188,315.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,276.49/470,940.30 = 188,315.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,276.49x = 470,940.30 × 188,315.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,276.49x = 88,685,551,150.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,685,551,150.17/341,276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,864.23

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