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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,726.54, 470,205.72 and 187,770.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,726.54, 470,205.72 and 187,770.21 is: 259,124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,726.54 : 470,205.72 = 187,770.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,726.54/470,205.72 = 187,770.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,726.54x = 470,205.72 × 187,770.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,726.54x = 88,290,625,848.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,290,625,848.75/340,726.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,124.60

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