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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,573.25, 470,005.67 and 189,670.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,573.25, 470,005.67 and 189,670.25 is: 261,753.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,573.25 : 470,005.67 = 189,670.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,573.25/470,005.67 = 189,670.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,573.25x = 470,005.67 × 189,670.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,573.25x = 89,146,092,930.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,146,092,930.32/340,573.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,753.07

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