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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,093.75, 477,609.38 and 187,117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,093.75, 477,609.38 and 187,117.75 is: 258,222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,093.75 : 477,609.38 = 187,117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,093.75/477,609.38 = 187,117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,093.75x = 477,609.38 × 187,117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,093.75x = 89,369,192,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,369,192,564.50/346,093.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,222.50

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