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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,673.22, 472,889.67 and 189,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,673.22, 472,889.67 and 189,722 is: 261,816.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,673.22 : 472,889.67 = 189,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,673.22/472,889.67 = 189,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,673.22x = 472,889.67 × 189,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,673.22x = 89,717,573,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,717,573,971.74/342,673.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,816.71

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