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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,750.96, 470,239.54 and 187,794.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,750.96, 470,239.54 and 187,794.74 is: 259,158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,750.96 : 470,239.54 = 187,794.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,750.96/470,239.54 = 187,794.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,750.96x = 470,239.54 × 187,794.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,750.96x = 88,308,512,858.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,308,512,858.13/340,750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,158.52

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