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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,628.82, 470,072.34 and 189,725.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,628.82, 470,072.34 and 189,725.82 is: 261,824.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,628.82 : 470,072.34 = 189,725.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,628.82/470,072.34 = 189,725.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,628.82x = 470,072.34 × 189,725.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,628.82x = 89,184,860,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,184,860,165.82/340,628.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,824.18

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