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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,953.85, 473,271.20 and 189,991.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,953.85, 473,271.20 and 189,991.73 is: 262,185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,953.85 : 473,271.20 = 189,991.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,953.85/473,271.20 = 189,991.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,953.85x = 473,271.20 × 189,991.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,953.85x = 89,917,612,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,917,612,155.80/342,953.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,185.75

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