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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,311.23, 472,353.13 and 189,325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,311.23, 472,353.13 and 189,325.11 is: 261,248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,311.23 : 472,353.13 = 189,325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,311.23/472,353.13 = 189,325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,311.23x = 472,353.13 × 189,325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,311.23x = 89,428,308,296.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,428,308,296.09/342,311.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,248.54

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