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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,626.06, 472,825.05 and 185,461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,626.06, 472,825.05 and 185,461.94 is: 255,938.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,626.06 : 472,825.05 = 185,461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,626.06/472,825.05 = 185,461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,626.06x = 472,825.05 × 185,461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,626.06x = 87,691,051,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,691,051,053.60/342,626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,938.07

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