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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,140.63, 472,135.00 and 189,169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,140.63, 472,135.00 and 189,169.63 is: 261,043.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,140.63 : 472,135.00 = 189,169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,140.63/472,135.00 = 189,169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,140.63x = 472,135.00 × 189,169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,140.63x = 89,313,602,493.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,313,602,493.52/342,140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,043.55

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