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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,284.59, 470,969.37 and 188,324.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,284.59, 470,969.37 and 188,324.19 is: 259,885.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,284.59 : 470,969.37 = 188,324.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,284.59/470,969.37 = 188,324.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,284.59x = 470,969.37 × 188,324.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,284.59x = 88,694,925,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,694,925,120.06/341,284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,885.53

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