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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,959.96, 473,283.82 and 189,998.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,959.96, 473,283.82 and 189,998.44 is: 262,197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,959.96 : 473,283.82 = 189,998.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,959.96/473,283.82 = 189,998.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,959.96x = 473,283.82 × 189,998.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,959.96x = 89,923,187,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,923,187,477.24/342,959.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,197.33

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