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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,252, 469,547.76 and 189,349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,252, 469,547.76 and 189,349.12 is: 261,301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,252 : 469,547.76 = 189,349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,252/469,547.76 = 189,349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,252x = 469,547.76 × 189,349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,252x = 88,908,455,153.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,908,455,153.97/340,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,301.79

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