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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,288.57, 472,356.10 and 189,324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,288.57, 472,356.10 and 189,324.02 is: 261,265.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,288.57 : 472,356.10 = 189,324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,288.57/472,356.10 = 189,324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,288.57x = 472,356.10 × 189,324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,288.57x = 89,428,355,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,428,355,723.52/342,288.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,265.97

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