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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,741.60, 472,868.94 and 199,471.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,741.60, 472,868.94 and 199,471.26 is: 275,203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,741.60 : 472,868.94 = 199,471.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,741.60/472,868.94 = 199,471.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,741.60x = 472,868.94 × 199,471.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,741.60x = 94,323,763,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,323,763,276.66/342,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,203.72

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