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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,292.78, 470,980.98 and 188,332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,292.78, 470,980.98 and 188,332.38 is: 259,897.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,292.78 : 470,980.98 = 188,332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,292.78/470,980.98 = 188,332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,292.78x = 470,980.98 × 188,332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,292.78x = 88,700,968,898.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,700,968,898.13/341,292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,897.00

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