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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,622.07, 470,058.89 and 185,572.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,622.07, 470,058.89 and 185,572.59 is: 256,090.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,622.07 : 470,058.89 = 185,572.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,622.07/470,058.89 = 185,572.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,622.07x = 470,058.89 × 185,572.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,622.07x = 87,230,045,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,230,045,669.83/340,622.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,090.41

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