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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,664.80, 519,997.20 and 189,200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,664.80, 519,997.20 and 189,200.80 is: 283,801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,664.80 : 519,997.20 = 189,200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,664.80/519,997.20 = 189,200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,664.80x = 519,997.20 × 189,200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,664.80x = 98,383,886,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,383,886,237.76/346,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,801.20

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