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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,301.60, 519,452.40 and 188,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,301.60, 519,452.40 and 188,837.60 is: 283,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,301.60 : 519,452.40 = 188,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,301.60/519,452.40 = 188,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,301.60x = 519,452.40 × 188,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,301.60x = 98,092,144,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,092,144,530.24/346,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,256.40

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