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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,714.29, 472,963.20 and 189,769.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,714.29, 472,963.20 and 189,769.41 is: 261,891.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,714.29 : 472,963.20 = 189,769.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,714.29/472,963.20 = 189,769.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,714.29x = 472,963.20 × 189,769.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,714.29x = 89,753,946,441.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,753,946,441.32/342,714.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,891.46

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