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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,457.16, 472,565.22 and 191,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,457.16, 472,565.22 and 191,525 is: 264,290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,457.16 : 472,565.22 = 191,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,457.16/472,565.22 = 191,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,457.16x = 472,565.22 × 191,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,457.16x = 90,508,053,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,508,053,760.50/342,457.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,290.15

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