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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,602.70, 472,683.03 and 199,335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,602.70, 472,683.03 and 199,335.06 is: 275,019.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,602.70 : 472,683.03 = 199,335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,602.70/472,683.03 = 199,335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,602.70x = 472,683.03 × 199,335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,602.70x = 94,222,300,146.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,222,300,146.03/342,602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,019.14

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