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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,840, 478,639.20 and 187,864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,840, 478,639.20 and 187,864 is: 259,252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,840 : 478,639.20 = 187,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,840/478,639.20 = 187,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,840x = 478,639.20 × 187,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,840x = 89,919,074,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,919,074,668.80/346,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,252.32

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