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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,126.91, 472,116.09 and 189,156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,126.91, 472,116.09 and 189,156.25 is: 261,025.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,126.91 : 472,116.09 = 189,156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,126.91/472,116.09 = 189,156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,126.91x = 472,116.09 × 189,156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,126.91x = 89,303,709,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,303,709,149.06/342,126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,025.09

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