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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,140.24, 472,134.48 and 189,169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,140.24, 472,134.48 and 189,169.25 is: 261,043.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,140.24 : 472,134.48 = 189,169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,140.24/472,134.48 = 189,169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,140.24x = 472,134.48 × 189,169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,140.24x = 89,313,323,120.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,313,323,120.07/342,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,043.02

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