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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,698.88, 472,924.40 and 191,795.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,698.88, 472,924.40 and 191,795.88 is: 264,678.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,698.88 : 472,924.40 = 191,795.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,698.88/472,924.40 = 191,795.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,698.88x = 472,924.40 × 191,795.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,698.88x = 90,704,950,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,704,950,512.49/342,698.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,678.28

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