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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,107.92, 472,072.76 and 189,121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,107.92, 472,072.76 and 189,121.45 is: 260,967.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,107.92 : 472,072.76 = 189,121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,107.92/472,072.76 = 189,121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,107.92x = 472,072.76 × 189,121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,107.92x = 89,279,081,570.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,279,081,570.73/342,107.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,967.60

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