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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,227.88, 472,275.56 and 191,324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,227.88, 472,275.56 and 191,324.88 is: 264,028.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,227.88 : 472,275.56 = 191,324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,227.88/472,275.56 = 191,324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,227.88x = 472,275.56 × 191,324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,227.88x = 90,358,064,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,358,064,843.93/342,227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,028.94

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