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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,170.56, 472,211.76 and 189,206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,170.56, 472,211.76 and 189,206.08 is: 261,113.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,170.56 : 472,211.76 = 189,206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,170.56/472,211.76 = 189,206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,170.56x = 472,211.76 × 189,206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,170.56x = 89,345,336,039.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,345,336,039.50/342,170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,113.45

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