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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,989.32, 471,930.66 and 189,019.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,989.32, 471,930.66 and 189,019.68 is: 260,839.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,989.32 : 471,930.66 = 189,019.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,989.32/471,930.66 = 189,019.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,989.32x = 471,930.66 × 189,019.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,989.32x = 89,204,182,335.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,204,182,335.39/341,989.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,839.09

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