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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,115.79, 472,111.47 and 189,150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,115.79, 472,111.47 and 189,150.03 is: 261,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,115.79 : 472,111.47 = 189,150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,115.79/472,111.47 = 189,150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,115.79x = 472,111.47 × 189,150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,115.79x = 89,299,898,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,299,898,713.84/342,115.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,022.45

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