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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,325.12, 472,372.28 and 189,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,325.12, 472,372.28 and 189,339 is: 261,267.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,325.12 : 472,372.28 = 189,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,325.12/472,372.28 = 189,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,325.12x = 472,372.28 × 189,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,325.12x = 89,438,495,122.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,438,495,122.92/342,325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,267.70

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