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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,484.29, 472,723.38 and 199,272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,484.29, 472,723.38 and 199,272.06 is: 275,050.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,484.29 : 472,723.38 = 199,272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,484.29/472,723.38 = 199,272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,484.29x = 472,723.38 × 199,272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,484.29x = 94,200,561,742.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,200,561,742.76/342,484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,050.75

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