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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,236.08, 472,306.44 and 191,334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,236.08, 472,306.44 and 191,334.16 is: 264,052.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,236.08 : 472,306.44 = 191,334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,236.08/472,306.44 = 191,334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,236.08x = 472,306.44 × 191,334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,236.08x = 90,368,355,959.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,368,355,959.99/342,236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,052.69

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