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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,659.96, 479,770.94 and 188,683.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,659.96, 479,770.94 and 188,683.96 is: 260,383.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,659.96 : 479,770.94 = 188,683.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,659.96/479,770.94 = 188,683.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,659.96x = 479,770.94 × 188,683.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,659.96x = 90,525,080,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,525,080,852.12/347,659.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,383.97

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