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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,444.50, 469,827.99 and 189,541.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,444.50, 469,827.99 and 189,541.50 is: 261,575.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,444.50 : 469,827.99 = 189,541.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,444.50/469,827.99 = 189,541.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,444.50x = 469,827.99 × 189,541.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,444.50x = 89,051,901,966.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,051,901,966.59/340,444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,575.39

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