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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,221.06, 472,268.20 and 189,251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,221.06, 472,268.20 and 189,251.35 is: 261,168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,221.06 : 472,268.20 = 189,251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,221.06/472,268.20 = 189,251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,221.06x = 472,268.20 × 189,251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,221.06x = 89,377,394,412.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,377,394,412.07/342,221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,168.60

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