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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,766.86, 473,012.47 and 189,801.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,766.86, 473,012.47 and 189,801.78 is: 261,923.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,766.86 : 473,012.47 = 189,801.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,766.86/473,012.47 = 189,801.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,766.86x = 473,012.47 × 189,801.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,766.86x = 89,778,609,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,778,609,358.53/342,766.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,923.24

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