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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,275.20, 512,721.60 and 194,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,275.20, 512,721.60 and 194,358.40 is: 291,145.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,275.20 : 512,721.60 = 194,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,275.20/512,721.60 = 194,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,275.20x = 512,721.60 × 194,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,275.20x = 99,651,749,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,651,749,821.44/342,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,145.11

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