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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,903.84, 473,208.48 and 189,946.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,903.84, 473,208.48 and 189,946.32 is: 262,126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,903.84 : 473,208.48 = 189,946.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,903.84/473,208.48 = 189,946.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,903.84x = 473,208.48 × 189,946.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,903.84x = 89,884,209,368.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,884,209,368.79/342,903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,126.58

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