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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,551.03, 472,710.63 and 189,595.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,551.03, 472,710.63 and 189,595.49 is: 261,636.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,551.03 : 472,710.63 = 189,595.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,551.03/472,710.63 = 189,595.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,551.03x = 472,710.63 × 189,595.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,551.03x = 89,623,801,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,623,801,870.49/342,551.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,636.36

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