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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,954.35, 473,271.89 and 189,992.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,954.35, 473,271.89 and 189,992.23 is: 262,186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,954.35 : 473,271.89 = 189,992.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,954.35/473,271.89 = 189,992.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,954.35x = 473,271.89 × 189,992.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,954.35x = 89,917,979,411.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,917,979,411.06/342,954.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,186.44

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