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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,220.80, 472,251.02 and 189,248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,220.80, 472,251.02 and 189,248.93 is: 261,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,220.80 : 472,251.02 = 189,248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,220.80/472,251.02 = 189,248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,220.80x = 472,251.02 × 189,248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,220.80x = 89,373,000,226.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,373,000,226.41/342,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,155.96

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