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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,968.15, 471,940.47 and 189,003.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,968.15, 471,940.47 and 189,003.06 is: 260,837.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,968.15 : 471,940.47 = 189,003.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,968.15/471,940.47 = 189,003.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,968.15x = 471,940.47 × 189,003.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,968.15x = 89,198,192,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,198,192,172.08/341,968.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,837.72

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