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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,048.78, 472,027.95 and 191,145.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,048.78, 472,027.95 and 191,145.78 is: 263,781.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,048.78 : 472,027.95 = 191,145.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,048.78/472,027.95 = 191,145.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,048.78x = 472,027.95 × 191,145.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,048.78x = 90,226,150,684.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,226,150,684.55/342,048.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,781.53

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