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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,122, 472,142.94 and 191,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,122, 472,142.94 and 191,219 is: 263,890.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,122 : 472,142.94 = 191,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,122/472,142.94 = 191,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,122x = 472,142.94 × 191,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,122x = 90,282,700,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,282,700,843.86/342,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,890.37

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