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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,149.56, 472,163.55 and 189,194.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,149.56, 472,163.55 and 189,194.42 is: 261,086.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,149.56 : 472,163.55 = 189,194.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,149.56/472,163.55 = 189,194.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,149.56x = 472,163.55 × 189,194.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,149.56x = 89,330,708,987.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,330,708,987.39/342,149.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,086.73

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