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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,425.95, 469,779.32 and 187,462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,425.95, 469,779.32 and 187,462.92 is: 258,694.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,425.95 : 469,779.32 = 187,462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,425.95/469,779.32 = 187,462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,425.95x = 469,779.32 × 187,462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,425.95x = 88,066,202,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,066,202,145.50/340,425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,694.15

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