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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,347.20, 521,555.40 and 189,883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,347.20, 521,555.40 and 189,883.20 is: 285,117.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,347.20 : 521,555.40 = 189,883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,347.20/521,555.40 = 189,883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,347.20x = 521,555.40 × 189,883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,347.20x = 99,034,608,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,034,608,329.28/347,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,117.05

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