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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,421.76, 469,782.72 and 189,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,421.76, 469,782.72 and 189,524.16 is: 261,543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,421.76 : 469,782.72 = 189,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,421.76/469,782.72 = 189,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,421.76x = 469,782.72 × 189,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,421.76x = 89,035,175,390.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,035,175,390.52/340,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,543.73

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