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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,337.20, 512,814.60 and 194,420.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,337.20, 512,814.60 and 194,420.40 is: 291,238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,337.20 : 512,814.60 = 194,420.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,337.20/512,814.60 = 194,420.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,337.20x = 512,814.60 × 194,420.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,337.20x = 99,701,619,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,701,619,657.84/342,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,238.05

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