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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,458.16, 472,566.56 and 191,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,458.16, 472,566.56 and 191,526 is: 264,291.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,458.16 : 472,566.56 = 191,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,458.16/472,566.56 = 191,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,458.16x = 472,566.56 × 191,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,458.16x = 90,508,782,970.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,508,782,970.56/342,458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,291.51

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