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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,058.77, 472,037.91 and 189,100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,058.77, 472,037.91 and 189,100.91 is: 260,957.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,058.77 : 472,037.91 = 189,100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,058.77/472,037.91 = 189,100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,058.77x = 472,037.91 × 189,100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,058.77x = 89,262,798,335.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,262,798,335.50/342,058.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,957.49

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