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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,498.83, 472,647.71 and 191,595.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,498.83, 472,647.71 and 191,595.83 is: 264,401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,498.83 : 472,647.71 = 191,595.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,498.83/472,647.71 = 191,595.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,498.83x = 472,647.71 × 191,595.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,498.83x = 90,557,328,410.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,557,328,410.80/342,498.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,401.87

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