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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,874.72, 471,787.10 and 190,971.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,874.72, 471,787.10 and 190,971.72 is: 263,540.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,874.72 : 471,787.10 = 190,971.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,874.72/471,787.10 = 190,971.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,874.72x = 471,787.10 × 190,971.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,874.72x = 90,097,993,005.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,097,993,005.95/341,874.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,540.96

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