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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,960.96, 473,285.20 and 189,999.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,960.96, 473,285.20 and 189,999.44 is: 262,198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,960.96 : 473,285.20 = 189,999.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,960.96/473,285.20 = 189,999.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,960.96x = 473,285.20 × 189,999.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,960.96x = 89,923,922,960.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,923,922,960.29/342,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,198.71

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