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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,803.93, 470,329.97 and 187,841.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,803.93, 470,329.97 and 187,841.91 is: 259,233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,803.93 : 470,329.97 = 187,841.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,803.93/470,329.97 = 187,841.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,803.93x = 470,329.97 × 187,841.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,803.93x = 88,347,678,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,347,678,955.83/340,803.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,233.16

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