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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,038.72, 477,531.84 and 187,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,038.72, 477,531.84 and 187,062.72 is: 258,145.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,038.72 : 477,531.84 = 187,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,038.72/477,531.84 = 187,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,038.72x = 477,531.84 × 187,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,038.72x = 89,328,404,877.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,328,404,877.00/346,038.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,145.69

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