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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,293.44, 470,994.84 and 188,341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,293.44, 470,994.84 and 188,341.68 is: 259,916.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,293.44 : 470,994.84 = 188,341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,293.44/470,994.84 = 188,341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,293.44x = 470,994.84 × 188,341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,293.44x = 88,707,959,436.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,707,959,436.93/341,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,916.98

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