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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,667.32, 472,887.18 and 191,763.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,667.32, 472,887.18 and 191,763.96 is: 264,637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,667.32 : 472,887.18 = 191,763.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,667.32/472,887.18 = 191,763.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,667.32x = 472,887.18 × 191,763.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,667.32x = 90,682,718,270.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,682,718,270.03/342,667.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,637.78

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