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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,569.05, 472,746.21 and 189,617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,569.05, 472,746.21 and 189,617.76 is: 261,673.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,569.05 : 472,746.21 = 189,617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,569.05/472,746.21 = 189,617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,569.05x = 472,746.21 × 189,617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,569.05x = 89,641,076,677.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,641,076,677.62/342,569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,673.02

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