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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,909.76, 521,655.12 and 189,918.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,909.76, 521,655.12 and 189,918.72 is: 284,763.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,909.76 : 521,655.12 = 189,918.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,909.76/521,655.12 = 189,918.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,909.76x = 521,655.12 × 189,918.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,909.76x = 99,072,072,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,072,072,671.85/347,909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,763.71

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