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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,860, 478,666.80 and 187,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,860, 478,666.80 and 187,884 is: 259,279.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,860 : 478,666.80 = 187,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,860/478,666.80 = 187,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,860x = 478,666.80 × 187,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,860x = 89,933,833,051.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,933,833,051.20/346,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,279.92

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