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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,461.16, 472,570.74 and 191,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,461.16, 472,570.74 and 191,529 is: 264,295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,461.16 : 472,570.74 = 191,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,461.16/472,570.74 = 191,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,461.16x = 472,570.74 × 191,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,461.16x = 90,511,001,261.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,511,001,261.46/342,461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,295.67

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