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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,128.51, 474,900.59 and 189,083.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,128.51, 474,900.59 and 189,083.03 is: 260,936.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,128.51 : 474,900.59 = 189,083.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,128.51/474,900.59 = 189,083.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,128.51x = 474,900.59 × 189,083.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,128.51x = 89,795,641,560.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,795,641,560.57/344,128.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,936.37

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