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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,871.72, 471,782.96 and 190,968.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,871.72, 471,782.96 and 190,968.72 is: 263,536.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,871.72 : 471,782.96 = 190,968.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,871.72/471,782.96 = 190,968.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,871.72x = 471,782.96 × 190,968.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,871.72x = 90,095,787,034.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,095,787,034.17/341,871.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,536.82

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