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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,111.38, 520,072.71 and 189,450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,111.38, 520,072.71 and 189,450.46 is: 283,851.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,111.38 : 520,072.71 = 189,450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,111.38/520,072.71 = 189,450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,111.38x = 520,072.71 × 189,450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,111.38x = 98,528,014,142.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,528,014,142.95/347,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,851.29

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