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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,904.20, 517,946.70 and 187,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,904.20, 517,946.70 and 187,440.20 is: 281,481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,904.20 : 517,946.70 = 187,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,904.20/517,946.70 = 187,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,904.20x = 517,946.70 × 187,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,904.20x = 97,084,033,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,084,033,037.34/344,904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,481.16

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