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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,429.16, 472,526.58 and 191,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,429.16, 472,526.58 and 191,497 is: 264,251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,429.16 : 472,526.58 = 191,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,429.16/472,526.58 = 191,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,429.16x = 472,526.58 × 191,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,429.16x = 90,487,422,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,487,422,490.26/342,429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,251.51

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