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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,292.12, 470,984.67 and 188,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,292.12, 470,984.67 and 188,332.26 is: 259,899.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,292.12 : 470,984.67 = 188,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,292.12/470,984.67 = 188,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,292.12x = 470,984.67 × 188,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,292.12x = 88,701,607,326.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,701,607,326.45/341,292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,899.37

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