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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,943.27, 473,252.93 and 187,893.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,943.27, 473,252.93 and 187,893.47 is: 259,288.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,943.27 : 473,252.93 = 187,893.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,943.27/473,252.93 = 187,893.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,943.27x = 473,252.93 × 187,893.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,943.27x = 88,921,136,153.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,921,136,153.63/342,943.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,288.18

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