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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,121, 472,141.56 and 191,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,121, 472,141.56 and 191,218 is: 263,888.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,121 : 472,141.56 = 191,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,121/472,141.56 = 191,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,121x = 472,141.56 × 191,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,121x = 90,281,964,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,281,964,820.08/342,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,888.99

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