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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,294.62, 470,988.12 and 188,334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,294.62, 470,988.12 and 188,334.76 is: 259,902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,294.62 : 470,988.12 = 188,334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,294.62/470,988.12 = 188,334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,294.62x = 470,988.12 × 188,334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,294.62x = 88,703,434,543.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,703,434,543.05/341,294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,902.82

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