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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,440.16, 472,541.76 and 191,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,440.16, 472,541.76 and 191,508 is: 264,266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,440.16 : 472,541.76 = 191,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,440.16/472,541.76 = 191,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,440.16x = 472,541.76 × 191,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,440.16x = 90,495,527,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,495,527,374.08/342,440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,266.69

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