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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,313.12, 472,355.72 and 189,327.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,313.12, 472,355.72 and 189,327.00 is: 261,251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,313.12 : 472,355.72 = 189,327.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,313.12/472,355.72 = 189,327.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,313.12x = 472,355.72 × 189,327.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,313.12x = 89,429,692,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,429,692,935.12/342,313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,251.14

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