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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,038, 472,012.44 and 191,135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,038, 472,012.44 and 191,135 is: 263,766.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,038 : 472,012.44 = 191,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,038/472,012.44 = 191,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,038x = 472,012.44 × 191,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,038x = 90,218,097,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,218,097,719.40/342,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,766.30

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