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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,323.20, 512,793.60 and 194,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,323.20, 512,793.60 and 194,406.40 is: 291,217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,323.20 : 512,793.60 = 194,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,323.20/512,793.60 = 194,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,323.20x = 512,793.60 × 194,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,323.20x = 99,690,357,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,690,357,719.04/342,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,217.07

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