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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,316.80, 519,475.20 and 188,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,316.80, 519,475.20 and 188,852.80 is: 283,279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,316.80 : 519,475.20 = 188,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,316.80/519,475.20 = 188,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,316.80x = 519,475.20 × 188,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,316.80x = 98,104,346,050.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,104,346,050.56/346,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,279.20

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