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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,972.91, 471,947.06 and 189,007.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,972.91, 471,947.06 and 189,007.82 is: 260,844.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,972.91 : 471,947.06 = 189,007.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,972.91/471,947.06 = 189,007.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,972.91x = 471,947.06 × 189,007.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,972.91x = 89,201,684,848.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,201,684,848.59/341,972.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,844.30

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