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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,220.56, 472,267.52 and 189,250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,220.56, 472,267.52 and 189,250.85 is: 261,167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,220.56 : 472,267.52 = 189,250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,220.56/472,267.52 = 189,250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,220.56x = 472,267.52 × 189,250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,220.56x = 89,377,026,279.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,377,026,279.80/342,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,167.90

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