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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,312.80, 519,469.20 and 188,848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,312.80, 519,469.20 and 188,848.80 is: 283,273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,312.80 : 519,469.20 = 188,848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,312.80/519,469.20 = 188,848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,312.80x = 519,469.20 × 188,848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,312.80x = 98,101,135,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,101,135,056.96/346,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,273.20

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