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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,666.72, 472,880.70 and 189,715.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,666.72, 472,880.70 and 189,715.50 is: 261,807.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,666.72 : 472,880.70 = 189,715.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,666.72/472,880.70 = 189,715.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,666.72x = 472,880.70 × 189,715.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,666.72x = 89,712,798,440.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,712,798,440.85/342,666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,807.74

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