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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,290.70, 472,320.06 and 189,308.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,290.70, 472,320.06 and 189,308.10 is: 261,222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,290.70 : 472,320.06 = 189,308.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,290.70/472,320.06 = 189,308.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,290.70x = 472,320.06 × 189,308.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,290.70x = 89,414,013,150.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,414,013,150.49/342,290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,222.44

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