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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,264.14, 469,556.91 and 189,375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,264.14, 469,556.91 and 189,375.18 is: 261,333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,264.14 : 469,556.91 = 189,375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,264.14/469,556.91 = 189,375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,264.14x = 469,556.91 × 189,375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,264.14x = 88,922,424,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,922,424,351.49/340,264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,333.52

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