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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,108, 472,123.62 and 191,205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,108, 472,123.62 and 191,205 is: 263,871.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,108 : 472,123.62 = 191,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,108/472,123.62 = 191,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,108x = 472,123.62 × 191,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,108x = 90,272,396,762.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,272,396,762.10/342,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,871.05

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