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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,182.85, 472,170.92 and 189,210.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,182.85, 472,170.92 and 189,210.57 is: 261,087.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,182.85 : 472,170.92 = 189,210.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,182.85/472,170.92 = 189,210.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,182.85x = 472,170.92 × 189,210.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,182.85x = 89,339,727,964.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,339,727,964.57/342,182.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,087.68

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