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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,098.38, 520,053.21 and 189,437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,098.38, 520,053.21 and 189,437.46 is: 283,831.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,098.38 : 520,053.21 = 189,437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,098.38/520,053.21 = 189,437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,098.38x = 520,053.21 × 189,437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,098.38x = 98,517,559,167.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,517,559,167.25/347,098.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,831.80

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