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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,111, 472,098.33 and 187,059.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,111, 472,098.33 and 187,059.45 is: 258,133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,111 : 472,098.33 = 187,059.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,111/472,098.33 = 187,059.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,111x = 472,098.33 × 187,059.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,111x = 88,310,453,955.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,310,453,955.72/342,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,133.92

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