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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,452.99, 472,701.72 and 199,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,452.99, 472,701.72 and 199,333.28 is: 275,147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,452.99 : 472,701.72 = 199,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,452.99/472,701.72 = 199,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,452.99x = 472,701.72 × 199,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,452.99x = 94,225,181,945.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,225,181,945.73/342,452.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,147.79

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