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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,735.66, 472,975.08 and 191,832.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,735.66, 472,975.08 and 191,832.66 is: 264,729.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,735.66 : 472,975.08 = 191,832.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,735.66/472,975.08 = 191,832.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,735.66x = 472,975.08 × 191,832.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,735.66x = 90,732,067,710.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,732,067,710.11/342,735.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,729.00

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