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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,627.92, 472,820.81 and 189,662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,627.92, 472,820.81 and 189,662.88 is: 261,731.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,627.92 : 472,820.81 = 189,662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,627.92/472,820.81 = 189,662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,627.92x = 472,820.81 × 189,662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,627.92x = 89,676,556,548.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,676,556,548.53/342,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,731.61

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