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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,467.68, 469,862.16 and 189,561.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,467.68, 469,862.16 and 189,561.44 is: 261,604.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,467.68 : 469,862.16 = 189,561.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,467.68/469,862.16 = 189,561.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,467.68x = 469,862.16 × 189,561.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,467.68x = 89,067,747,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,067,747,651.11/340,467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,604.12

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