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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,215.52, 477,778.82 and 187,239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,215.52, 477,778.82 and 187,239.52 is: 258,391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,215.52 : 477,778.82 = 187,239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,215.52/477,778.82 = 187,239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,215.52x = 477,778.82 × 187,239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,215.52x = 89,459,076,922.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,459,076,922.97/346,215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,391.30

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