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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,968.62, 471,941.12 and 189,003.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,968.62, 471,941.12 and 189,003.53 is: 260,838.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,968.62 : 471,941.12 = 189,003.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,968.62/471,941.12 = 189,003.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,968.62x = 471,941.12 × 189,003.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,968.62x = 89,198,535,036.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,198,535,036.19/341,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,838.36

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