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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,982.48, 476,085.08 and 189,938.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,982.48, 476,085.08 and 189,938.50 is: 262,120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,982.48 : 476,085.08 = 189,938.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,982.48/476,085.08 = 189,938.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,982.48x = 476,085.08 × 189,938.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,982.48x = 90,426,885,967.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,426,885,967.58/344,982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,120.23

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