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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,128.92, 472,118.84 and 189,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,128.92, 472,118.84 and 189,158.26 is: 261,027.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,128.92 : 472,118.84 = 189,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,128.92/472,118.84 = 189,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,128.92x = 472,118.84 × 189,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,128.92x = 89,305,178,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,305,178,287.62/342,128.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,027.86

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