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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,297.28, 470,989.89 and 188,335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,297.28, 470,989.89 and 188,335.43 is: 259,902.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,297.28 : 470,989.89 = 188,335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,297.28/470,989.89 = 188,335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,297.28x = 470,989.89 × 188,335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,297.28x = 88,704,082,870.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,704,082,870.07/341,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,902.70

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