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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,495, 478,163.10 and 187,519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,495, 478,163.10 and 187,519 is: 258,776.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,495 : 478,163.10 = 187,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,495/478,163.10 = 187,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,495x = 478,163.10 × 187,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,495x = 89,664,666,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,664,666,348.90/346,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,776.22

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