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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,404.69, 475,284.15 and 189,362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,404.69, 475,284.15 and 189,362.54 is: 261,323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,404.69 : 475,284.15 = 189,362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,404.69/475,284.15 = 189,362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,404.69x = 475,284.15 × 189,362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,404.69x = 90,001,015,053.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,001,015,053.95/344,404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,323.43

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