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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,437.08, 469,774.14 and 189,548.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,437.08, 469,774.14 and 189,548.12 is: 261,560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,437.08 : 469,774.14 = 189,548.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,437.08/469,774.14 = 189,548.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,437.08x = 469,774.14 × 189,548.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,437.08x = 89,044,805,061.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,044,805,061.62/340,437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,560.24

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