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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,293.29, 470,980.94 and 188,332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,293.29, 470,980.94 and 188,332.68 is: 259,897.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,293.29 : 470,980.94 = 188,332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,293.29/470,980.94 = 188,332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,293.29x = 470,980.94 × 188,332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,293.29x = 88,701,102,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,701,102,659.12/341,293.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,897.00

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