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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,592.28, 470,031.87 and 189,689.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,592.28, 470,031.87 and 189,689.28 is: 261,779.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,592.28 : 470,031.87 = 189,689.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,592.28/470,031.87 = 189,689.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,592.28x = 470,031.87 × 189,689.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,592.28x = 89,160,006,997.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,160,006,997.35/340,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,779.30

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