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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,958.20, 473,276.22 and 189,995.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,958.20, 473,276.22 and 189,995.93 is: 262,191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,958.20 : 473,276.22 = 189,995.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,958.20/473,276.22 = 189,995.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,958.20x = 473,276.22 × 189,995.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,958.20x = 89,920,554,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,920,554,261.70/342,958.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,191.00

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