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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,111.72, 472,106.02 and 191,222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,111.72, 472,106.02 and 191,222.76 is: 263,882.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,111.72 : 472,106.02 = 191,222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,111.72/472,106.02 = 191,222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,111.72x = 472,106.02 × 191,222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,111.72x = 90,277,416,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,277,416,157.02/342,111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,882.85

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