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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,228.74, 520,256.39 and 186,422.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,228.74, 520,256.39 and 186,422.85 is: 280,126.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,228.74 : 520,256.39 = 186,422.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,228.74/520,256.39 = 186,422.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,228.74x = 520,256.39 × 186,422.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,228.74x = 96,987,678,022.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,987,678,022.40/346,228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,126.02

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