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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,578.21, 470,012.51 and 189,675.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,578.21, 470,012.51 and 189,675.21 is: 261,759.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,578.21 : 470,012.51 = 189,675.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,578.21/470,012.51 = 189,675.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,578.21x = 470,012.51 × 189,675.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,578.21x = 89,149,721,536.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,149,721,536.88/340,578.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,759.91

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