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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,112.38, 520,074.21 and 189,451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,112.38, 520,074.21 and 189,451.46 is: 283,852.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,112.38 : 520,074.21 = 189,451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,112.38/520,074.21 = 189,451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,112.38x = 520,074.21 × 189,451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,112.38x = 98,528,818,392.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,528,818,392.85/347,112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,852.79

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