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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,573.71, 470,006.30 and 189,670.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,573.71, 470,006.30 and 189,670.71 is: 261,753.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,573.71 : 470,006.30 = 189,670.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,573.71/470,006.30 = 189,670.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,573.71x = 470,006.30 × 189,670.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,573.71x = 89,146,429,273.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,146,429,273.56/340,573.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,753.70

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