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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,465.68, 469,859.40 and 189,559.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,465.68, 469,859.40 and 189,559.44 is: 261,601.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,465.68 : 469,859.40 = 189,559.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,465.68/469,859.40 = 189,559.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,465.68x = 469,859.40 × 189,559.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,465.68x = 89,066,284,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,066,284,742.74/340,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,601.36

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