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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,496.59, 471,265.99 and 188,535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,496.59, 471,265.99 and 188,535.08 is: 260,178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,496.59 : 471,265.99 = 188,535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,496.59/471,265.99 = 188,535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,496.59x = 471,265.99 × 188,535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,496.59x = 88,850,170,159.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,850,170,159.59/341,496.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,178.79

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