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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,070.77, 472,016.77 and 189,088.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,070.77, 472,016.77 and 189,088.36 is: 260,919.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,070.77 : 472,016.77 = 189,088.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,070.77/472,016.77 = 189,088.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,070.77x = 472,016.77 × 189,088.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,070.77x = 89,252,876,931.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,252,876,931.80/342,070.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,919.33

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