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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,430.16, 472,527.96 and 191,498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,430.16, 472,527.96 and 191,498 is: 264,252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,430.16 : 472,527.96 = 191,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,430.16/472,527.96 = 191,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,430.16x = 472,527.96 × 191,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,430.16x = 90,488,159,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,488,159,284.08/342,430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,252.89

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