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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,111.97, 472,106.37 and 191,223.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,111.97, 472,106.37 and 191,223.01 is: 263,883.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,111.97 : 472,106.37 = 191,223.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,111.97/472,106.37 = 191,223.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,111.97x = 472,106.37 × 191,223.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,111.97x = 90,277,600,155.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,277,600,155.46/342,111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,883.20

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