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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,766.06, 473,016.85 and 189,804.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,766.06, 473,016.85 and 189,804.24 is: 261,929.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,766.06 : 473,016.85 = 189,804.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,766.06/473,016.85 = 189,804.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,766.06x = 473,016.85 × 189,804.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,766.06x = 89,780,603,721.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,780,603,721.44/342,766.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,929.68

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