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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,653.96, 479,762.66 and 188,677.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,653.96, 479,762.66 and 188,677.96 is: 260,375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,653.96 : 479,762.66 = 188,677.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,653.96/479,762.66 = 188,677.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,653.96x = 479,762.66 × 188,677.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,653.96x = 90,520,639,972.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,520,639,972.97/347,653.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,375.69

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