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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,092, 477,606.96 and 187,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,092, 477,606.96 and 187,116 is: 258,220.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,092 : 477,606.96 = 187,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,092/477,606.96 = 187,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,092x = 477,606.96 × 187,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,092x = 89,367,903,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,367,903,927.36/346,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,220.08

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