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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,050.78, 472,030.71 and 191,147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,050.78, 472,030.71 and 191,147.78 is: 263,784.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,050.78 : 472,030.71 = 191,147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,050.78/472,030.71 = 191,147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,050.78x = 472,030.71 × 191,147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,050.78x = 90,227,622,308.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,227,622,308.32/342,050.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,784.29

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