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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,318.20, 472,362.76 and 189,332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,318.20, 472,362.76 and 189,332.08 is: 261,258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,318.20 : 472,362.76 = 189,332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,318.20/472,362.76 = 189,332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,318.20x = 472,362.76 × 189,332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,318.20x = 89,433,423,865.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,433,423,865.34/342,318.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,258.16

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