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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,776.46, 470,252.33 and 187,814.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,776.46, 470,252.33 and 187,814.18 is: 259,172.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,776.46 : 470,252.33 = 187,814.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,776.46/470,252.33 = 187,814.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,776.46x = 470,252.33 × 187,814.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,776.46x = 88,320,054,411.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,320,054,411.65/340,776.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,172.99

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