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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,221.47, 472,323.90 and 199,064.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,221.47, 472,323.90 and 199,064.50 is: 274,742.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,221.47 : 472,323.90 = 199,064.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,221.47/472,323.90 = 199,064.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,221.47x = 472,323.90 × 199,064.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,221.47x = 94,022,920,991.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,022,920,991.55/342,221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,742.91

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