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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,086.79, 469,323.72 and 194,889.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,086.79, 469,323.72 and 194,889.70 is: 268,950.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,086.79 : 469,323.72 = 194,889.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,086.79/469,323.72 = 194,889.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,086.79x = 469,323.72 × 194,889.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,086.79x = 91,466,358,993.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,466,358,993.68/340,086.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,950.05

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