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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,355.04, 472,441.12 and 189,389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,355.04, 472,441.12 and 189,389.28 is: 261,352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,355.04 : 472,441.12 = 189,389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,355.04/472,441.12 = 189,389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,355.04x = 472,441.12 × 189,389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,355.04x = 89,475,283,559.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,475,283,559.19/342,355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,352.32

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