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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,477.16, 472,592.82 and 191,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,477.16, 472,592.82 and 191,545 is: 264,317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,477.16 : 472,592.82 = 191,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,477.16/472,592.82 = 191,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,477.16x = 472,592.82 × 191,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,477.16x = 90,522,791,706.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,522,791,706.90/342,477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,317.75

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