Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,661.68, 521,492.52 and 189,804
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 347,661.68, 521,492.52 and 189,804 is: 284,706
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,661.68 : 521,492.52 = 189,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,661.68/521,492.52 = 189,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,661.68x = 521,492.52 × 189,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,661.68x = 98,981,366,266.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,981,366,266.08/347,661.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,706
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