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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,130.16, 472,120.48 and 189,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,130.16, 472,120.48 and 189,159.44 is: 261,029.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,130.16 : 472,120.48 = 189,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,130.16/472,120.48 = 189,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,130.16x = 472,120.48 × 189,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,130.16x = 89,306,045,609.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,306,045,609.33/342,130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,029.44

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