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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,220.33, 472,267.02 and 191,317.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,220.33, 472,267.02 and 191,317.33 is: 264,019.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,220.33 : 472,267.02 = 191,317.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,220.33/472,267.02 = 191,317.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,220.33x = 472,267.02 × 191,317.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,220.33x = 90,352,865,313.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,352,865,313.46/342,220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,019.57

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