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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,210.61, 474,999.92 and 189,161.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,210.61, 474,999.92 and 189,161.53 is: 261,037.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,210.61 : 474,999.92 = 189,161.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,210.61/474,999.92 = 189,161.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,210.61x = 474,999.92 × 189,161.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,210.61x = 89,851,713,929.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,851,713,929.03/344,210.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,037.03

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