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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,719.68, 472,967.94 and 189,757.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,719.68, 472,967.94 and 189,757.86 is: 261,874.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,719.68 : 472,967.94 = 189,757.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,719.68/472,967.94 = 189,757.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,719.68x = 472,967.94 × 189,757.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,719.68x = 89,749,384,143.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,749,384,143.01/342,719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,874.03

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