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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,575.46, 470,008.72 and 189,672.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,575.46, 470,008.72 and 189,672.46 is: 261,756.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,575.46 : 470,008.72 = 189,672.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,575.46/470,008.72 = 189,672.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,575.46x = 470,008.72 × 189,672.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,575.46x = 89,147,709,195.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,147,709,195.49/340,575.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,756.11

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