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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,892.61, 470,447.81 and 189,990.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,892.61, 470,447.81 and 189,990.69 is: 262,196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,892.61 : 470,447.81 = 189,990.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,892.61/470,447.81 = 189,990.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,892.61x = 470,447.81 × 189,990.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,892.61x = 89,380,704,030.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,380,704,030.89/340,892.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,196.07

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