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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,391.36, 472,499.76 and 191,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,391.36, 472,499.76 and 191,488 is: 264,253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,391.36 : 472,499.76 = 191,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,391.36/472,499.76 = 191,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,391.36x = 472,499.76 × 191,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,391.36x = 90,478,034,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,478,034,042.88/342,391.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,253.26

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