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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,635.54, 470,077.52 and 185,586.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,635.54, 470,077.52 and 185,586.06 is: 256,109.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,635.54 : 470,077.52 = 185,586.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,635.54/470,077.52 = 185,586.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,635.54x = 470,077.52 × 185,586.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,635.54x = 87,239,833,903.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,239,833,903.44/340,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,109.02

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