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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,981.91, 473,276.73 and 189,982.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,981.91, 473,276.73 and 189,982.15 is: 262,154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,981.91 : 473,276.73 = 189,982.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,981.91/473,276.73 = 189,982.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,981.91x = 473,276.73 × 189,982.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,981.91x = 89,914,130,710.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,914,130,710.37/342,981.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,154.15

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