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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,265.68, 472,313.16 and 189,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,265.68, 472,313.16 and 189,293.76 is: 261,217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,265.68 : 472,313.16 = 189,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,265.68/472,313.16 = 189,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,265.68x = 472,313.16 × 189,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,265.68x = 89,405,933,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,405,933,953.88/342,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,217.93

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