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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,934, 471,860.28 and 191,032.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,934, 471,860.28 and 191,032.08 is: 263,619.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,934 : 471,860.28 = 191,032.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,934/471,860.28 = 191,032.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,934x = 471,860.28 × 191,032.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,934x = 90,140,450,757.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,140,450,757.78/341,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,619.44

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