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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,018, 471,984.84 and 191,129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,018, 471,984.84 and 191,129.04 is: 263,758.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,018 : 471,984.84 = 191,129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,018/471,984.84 = 191,129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,018x = 471,984.84 × 191,129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,018x = 90,210,009,363.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,210,009,363.75/342,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,758.08

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