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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,313.94, 470,996.13 and 190,381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,313.94, 470,996.13 and 190,381.78 is: 262,717.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,313.94 : 470,996.13 = 190,381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,313.94/470,996.13 = 190,381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,313.94x = 470,996.13 × 190,381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,313.94x = 89,669,081,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,669,081,602.51/341,313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,717.31

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