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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,377.98, 469,717.74 and 187,413.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,377.98, 469,717.74 and 187,413.05 is: 258,627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,377.98 : 469,717.74 = 187,413.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,377.98/469,717.74 = 187,413.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,377.98x = 469,717.74 × 187,413.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,377.98x = 88,031,235,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,031,235,466.80/340,377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,627.88

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