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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,333.06, 522,062.48 and 188,402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,333.06, 522,062.48 and 188,402.60 is: 282,367.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,333.06 : 522,062.48 = 188,402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,333.06/522,062.48 = 188,402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,333.06x = 522,062.48 × 188,402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,333.06x = 98,357,928,594.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,357,928,594.45/348,333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,367.48

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