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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,954.80, 473,277.12 and 189,992.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,954.80, 473,277.12 and 189,992.96 is: 262,190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,954.80 : 473,277.12 = 189,992.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,954.80/473,277.12 = 189,992.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,954.80x = 473,277.12 × 189,992.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,954.80x = 89,919,320,929.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,919,320,929.08/342,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,190.01

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