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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,203, 477,761.58 and 187,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,203, 477,761.58 and 187,227 is: 258,374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,203 : 477,761.58 = 187,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,203/477,761.58 = 187,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,203x = 477,761.58 × 187,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,203x = 89,449,867,338.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,449,867,338.66/346,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,374.04

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