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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,595.68, 521,590.74 and 187,669.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,595.68, 521,590.74 and 187,669.47 is: 281,610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,595.68 : 521,590.74 = 187,669.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,595.68/521,590.74 = 187,669.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,595.68x = 521,590.74 × 187,669.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,595.68x = 97,886,657,732.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,886,657,732.71/347,595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,610.69

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