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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,065, 478,950.02 and 188,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,065, 478,950.02 and 188,089 is: 259,562.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,065 : 478,950.02 = 188,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,065/478,950.02 = 188,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,065x = 478,950.02 × 188,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,065x = 90,085,230,311.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,085,230,311.78/347,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,562.99

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