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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,725.17, 521,587.76 and 189,867.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,725.17, 521,587.76 and 189,867.51 is: 284,801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,725.17 : 521,587.76 = 189,867.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,725.17/521,587.76 = 189,867.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,725.17x = 521,587.76 × 189,867.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,725.17x = 99,032,568,288.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,032,568,288.34/347,725.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,801.27

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