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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,312.06, 472,354.31 and 189,325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,312.06, 472,354.31 and 189,325.94 is: 261,249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,312.06 : 472,354.31 = 189,325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,312.06/472,354.31 = 189,325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,312.06x = 472,354.31 × 189,325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,312.06x = 89,428,920,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,428,920,445.40/342,312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,249.69

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