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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,912.16, 473,202.22 and 189,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,912.16, 473,202.22 and 189,940 is: 262,108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,912.16 : 473,202.22 = 189,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,912.16/473,202.22 = 189,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,912.16x = 473,202.22 × 189,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,912.16x = 89,880,029,666.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,880,029,666.80/342,912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,108.03

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