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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,039, 472,013.82 and 191,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,039, 472,013.82 and 191,136 is: 263,767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,039 : 472,013.82 = 191,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,039/472,013.82 = 191,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,039x = 472,013.82 × 191,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,039x = 90,218,833,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,218,833,499.52/342,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,767.68

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