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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,423.76, 469,785.48 and 189,526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,423.76, 469,785.48 and 189,526.16 is: 261,546.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,423.76 : 469,785.48 = 189,526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,423.76/469,785.48 = 189,526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,423.76x = 469,785.48 × 189,526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,423.76x = 89,036,638,048.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,036,638,048.16/340,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,546.49

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