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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,437.70, 519,397.35 and 188,844.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,437.70, 519,397.35 and 188,844.10 is: 283,124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,437.70 : 519,397.35 = 188,844.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,437.70/519,397.35 = 188,844.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,437.70x = 519,397.35 × 188,844.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,437.70x = 98,085,125,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,085,125,103.14/346,437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,124.86

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