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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,097.74, 472,074.48 and 189,126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,097.74, 472,074.48 and 189,126.72 is: 260,983.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,097.74 : 472,074.48 = 189,126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,097.74/472,074.48 = 189,126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,097.74x = 472,074.48 × 189,126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,097.74x = 89,281,897,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,281,897,998.11/342,097.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,983.59

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