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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,875.72, 471,788.47 and 190,972.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,875.72, 471,788.47 and 190,972.72 is: 263,542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,875.72 : 471,788.47 = 190,972.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,875.72/471,788.47 = 190,972.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,875.72x = 471,788.47 × 190,972.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,875.72x = 90,098,727,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,098,727,380.54/341,875.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,542.34

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