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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,781.52, 470,281.62 and 187,825.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,781.52, 470,281.62 and 187,825.14 is: 259,200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,781.52 : 470,281.62 = 187,825.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,781.52/470,281.62 = 187,825.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,781.52x = 470,281.62 × 187,825.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,781.52x = 88,330,711,115.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,330,711,115.93/340,781.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,200.41

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