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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,063.68, 472,047.81 and 187,015.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,063.68, 472,047.81 and 187,015.51 is: 258,081.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,063.68 : 472,047.81 = 187,015.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,063.68/472,047.81 = 187,015.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,063.68x = 472,047.81 × 187,015.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,063.68x = 88,280,259,571.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,280,259,571.29/342,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,081.36

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