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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,977.60, 469,169.56 and 189,074.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,977.60, 469,169.56 and 189,074.60 is: 260,923.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,977.60 : 469,169.56 = 189,074.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,977.60/469,169.56 = 189,074.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,977.60x = 469,169.56 × 189,074.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,977.60x = 88,708,046,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,708,046,889.18/339,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,923.21

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